Colac Otway Shire Council
Colac attracts cash for population growth
A $150,000 State Government grant will help plan for when Colac’s population hits 20,000.
Residents celebrate change to planning
OTWAYS landowners can celebrate a victory after the State Government’s introduction of new bushfire zone planning reforms cutting red tape to build homes.
Community and traders respond to central Colac upgrade plans
A COMMUNITY reference group met last night to discuss feedback on proposed plans to upgrade and enhance Colac’s Central Business District with a botanic theme.
Colac traders angry over proposed car park cuts
A COLAC business owner says proposed changes to car parking at the front of his shop could “effectively shut his business”.
Brigade wants emergency power over traffic lights
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will work with VicRoads on a plan to give emergency service vehicles the ability to change traffic signals in Colac’s main street.
New regional focus for Colac saleyards
OFFICIALS hope Colac’s cattle market’s new roof and new name, Colac Regional Saleyards, will draw attention and business to the yards.
Mayors join forces for train campaign
SIX MUNICIPALITIES, including Colac Otway Shire Council, have united to pressure the State Government to provide adequate public transport for south-west communities.
Council plans reveal new vision for Colac
LANDSCAPING, sculptures, and more tree-lined median strips in Colac’s central business district feature in the latest botanic-theme plans for the city.