Housing
Hillview Elliminyt plan needs tweaking
An Elliminyt development that could provide more than 300 homes and an over-55s residential village could require tweaks, Colac Otway Shire Council says.
Housing solutions sought for dairy industry
A Victorian dairy support organisation is aiming to save the long-term sustainability of the state’s $3-billion dairy industry by identifying innovative housing solutions to attract and retain a workforce in dairy regions such as south-west Victoria.
Call for more zoning powers
The number of affordable rental properties in Colac Otway Shire has dropped by half in five years, a homelessness service says. Meanwhile, applicants on income support say they don’t even get a look-in, and the council wants greater powers to require social housing in new developments.
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.
