Works & Projects

Colac Civic Health and Rail Precinct

The plan is a coordinated plan for the area, necessary to ensure that the precinct continues to meet the needs of the community and its key occupants including CAH, Colac Railway, COPACC and Colac Otway Shire Council.

Elliminyt Wetlands Project - Communications and Engagement

Colac Otway Shire Council has identified the Elliminyt Wetlands Project as a key infrastructure investment needed to facilitate residential land provision in the Elliminyt area. Council has received grant monies of $3M from the Victorian State Government and $1.2M from the Federal Government fund to upgrade the existing storm water retarding basin.

Ensuring Sustainable Development Along Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is set to deliver several projects along the iconic strip of coast on behalf of the Australian and Victorian governments, funded through the Geelong City Deal.

Forrest Mountain Bike Revitalisation Project

The Forrest Mountain Bike Revitalisation Project will enhance and expand the existing mountain bike trail offering in Forrest to maintain Forrest's position as one of Australia’s premier mountain biking destinations.

Temporary Closure : 1/09/23 - The trails are currently open to the public again during a ‘soft launch. We continue to encourage mountain bikers to ride the new trails with caution over the first year as the surface beds in.

Grey Headed Flying Fox Relocation Management Plan, Botanic Gardens

Information on Colac Otway Shire Council’s Flying-fox Relocation Management Plan.

Landslip Response and Recovery - Update

There were significant storm events in our region in September and October 2021, which resulted in 40 landslips occurring across a number of roads within the Otways and coastal areas.