Housing

Councillors approve five houses
Colac Otway Shire’s councillors have granted permits for new homes to be built at Apollo Bay, Birregurra, Irrewillipe East, Murroon and Wongarra, with their new delegation powers.

Housing, health on Corangamite minds
Around 90 people from across the Corangamite Shire have asked for more affordable housing, health services, public transport and environmental protection to be included in a new council plan.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.