Housing

  • Watchdog to support homebuyers

    A new building watchdog will help Colac Otway homebuyers get better quality homes with the State Government proposing extra protection for consumers building, buying or renovating homes. 

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  • Conditions proposed for worker housing

    Improved solar access, lightning safety upgrades and on-site bike parking are just some of the conditions Colac Otway Shire Council is recommending for a temporary worker accommodation development in Colac’s Miller Street.

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  • MP calls on Housing Minister to visit Colac

    A Colac MP wants the state’s housing boss to meet with local housing workers about 50 new public homes promised in Colac.

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  • Colac housing plan seeks council approval

    Colac’s Gravesend Street could get three brand news houses including two two-storey houses, under a proposal from developers.

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  • Federal politicians share ideas on housing, NDIS

    Opposition members Senator Michael Sukkar and Member for Wannon Dan Tehan visited Colac-based businesses to address housing needs and the NDIS this week.

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  • Colac site considered for housing

    Colac Otway Shire Council will plan an affordable and key worker housing blueprint based on two sites including the former Colac Specialist School in Wilson Street.

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  • Project aims to set benchmark

    Just over $2million in Federal Government funding has been secured for a project to establish two affordable housing precincts for about 150 people in Colac and Apollo Bay.

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  • New subdivision proposed for Birre

    Plans for five news houses in Birregurra’s Sladen Street have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officer’s desks.

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