Colac Otway Shire Council
Bushfire regulations ‘destroy’ landowners
AN OTWAYS resident says bushfire planning rules aimed at saving lives are “destroying landowners, mentally and financially”.
Botanic entrances to Colac
COLAC’S entrances, including the former high school site to the west, have new planning rules to ensure development helps create a “botanic garden city” vision.
Ratepayers should get off backsides
A COLAC Otway Shire councillor says ratepayers could save the council spending on health strategies by getting off their “backsides” and going for a walk.
Wrong estimates cause $2m-blowout
AN investigation into a $2-million Bluewater Fitness Centre budget blowout shows a quantity surveyor underestimated the cost, but ratepayers will foot the bill.
Plan to upgrade Colac main street
VICROADS plans to upgrade Colac’s main street as part of the $515-million Winchelsea-to-Colac Princes Highway duplication.
Still waiting for $2m blowout details
RATEPAYERS must wait another month before learning why Colac’s Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment will cost them $2 million more than expected.
Council CEO will retire
COLAC Otway Shire Council will be on the hunt for a new leader after chief executive officer Rob Small ended weeks of public speculation and announced his retirement.
Council fighting for school site
COLAC Otway Shire Council has stepped up its fight for a share of the former Colac High School grounds.