Funding
Funding options for park, boards
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider potential funding applications for the redevelopment of the Donaldson Street Playspace and the installation of five electronic scoreboards at local recreation reserves at an unscheduled meeting this week.
Feasibility funding hopes
A cultural and tourism hub proposed for Colac’s civic precinct could include the development of the controversial former Civic Home Hardware building.
Federal boost for shire roads projects
Local roads and community infrastructure in the Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast Shires will have an extra boost with from Federal Government funding.
Birre boost: Win for families after fight for playground replacement
Birregurra children can celebrate a $275,000 win, with Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft budget including a redevelopment of the town’s degraded playground.
Groups to receive funding
Corangamite Shire community groups will buy new windows, trees and equipment, thanks to a grants scheme.
State grants for sport clubs
Colac and district sports clubs have received a funding boost from the State Government to develop coaching skills, administration expertise and buy new equipment.
Details on lighthouse funding remain unclear
Cape Otway Lightstation is set to receive a share in $4.5 million of State Government funding for conservation and repair, but the exact spend is unclear.
New gear for Bay radio hosts
Apollo Bay Radio is rocking out with new equipment thanks to a community partnership initiative.