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 Harbour Upgrade to Boat Ramp Floating Pontoons The Port of Apollo Bay will soon offer a better recreational boating experience with works soon to commence on an $800,000 upgrade of boating facilities at Apollo Bay. Announcement : Dredging and demolition work is complete. Installation of the new pontoons is planned for 12-18 December. The new gangways will not be ready. To avoid disruptions to the boating community, the old ones will be recommissioned to allow use of the new facility in the Christmas holidays. There will no closures of the boat ramp or car park until the first week of February to install new gangways.
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 : 8/9/22 Follow the Dog , Third Time Lucky and the Roller-coaster are currently closed due to works. Due to works, onsite closures will be in place at the southern trailhead from the 9/9/22.Other areas of the southern network may also be impacted by rolling closures if safety issues arise.
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 Information on Colac Otway Shire Council’s 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.