Apollo Bay Harbour Redevelopment The Australian Government is funding $12M for the Apollo Bay Harbour Redevelopment as part of the Geelong City Deal.
Apollo Bay to Skenes Creek Coastal Trail The Australian Government is funding $5M for construction of the Apollo Bay to Skenes Creek Trail as part of the Geelong City Deal.
Barongarook Creek Reserve Bridge works underway There will be disruption of the Barongarook Creek Shared Path where it ends at the Murray Street carpark as the path will be restricted while works are undertaken. Provision will be made for safe movement of pedestrians that may be affected by the works. Temporary Closure :
Birregurra Flood & Drainage Strategy A detailed flood analysis to determine areas in and around Birregurra which are impacted by flooding.
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.
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 : From the early May, the Forrest Loop will be closed to cyclists from Grant Street to the Forrest Loop/ Barlidjaru Intersection.Walkers can use the Forrest Loop between Grant Street and Gills Lane. The trail is closed to all users from Gills Lane to the Forrest Loop/ Barlidjaru Intersection until approximately 31 July. Follow the Dog and Third Time Lucky will remain closed until further notice.
Geelong City Deal Funded Infrastructure Projects City Deal to fund major Colac Otway Shire infrastructure projects on Great Ocean Road.
Grey Headed Flying Fox Relocation Management Plan, Botanic Gardens Colac Otway Shire Council’s Services & Operations and Environment teams are working with our Grey Headed Flying Fox Relocation Project Manager to develop a Colac Botanic Gardens Flying-fox Relocation Management Plan.
Kennett River Tourism Infrastructure Improvements The Australian Government is funding $1.9M for the Kennett River Tourism Infrastructure Improvements as part of the Geelong City Deal.
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.