Roads
MP steps away from highway upgrade
STATE Roads Minister Terry Mulder is “stepping away” from overseeing a $515-million Princes Highway upgrade because he owns land next to the road.
Council cuts truck route options
A COLAC truck route could still head through the city along a rail reserve, but not on residential streets.
Personal tragedy reinforces safety message
VETERAN Colac truck driver Willy Watson says road safety is always on his mind.
Residential streets off truck route
A COMMUNITY reference group has ruled out a short-term truck route through Colac’s residential streets.
Road over lake ‘only option’
A COLAC Yacht Club member says a causeway across Lake Colac could be civic leaders’ “only chance” of saving the lake.
Corangamite roads paved with cash
THE Federal Government has budgeted $24 million for highway upgrades in the Corangamite electorate while other Victorian roads have missed out.
Residents petition against trucks
MORE than 150 Colac residents have signed a petition against proposals to send trucks down residential streets.
Residents fear truck route disasters
RESIDENTS fear sending trucks down Colac’s Wilson Street will lead to traffic “disasters”.