The Economic Development Strategy 2019-2024 provides a strategic framework for how Council can best support economic development, foster greater investment and grow jobs within Colac Otway Shire.
The Economic Development Strategy 2019-2024 was endorsed at the ordinary council meeting held on the 27th March 2019. The Economic Development Strategy outlines plans and strategies to help develop the Colac Otway Shire's existing industries and businesses. The strategy also highlights key projects to be pursued to change the region's economy, for a sustainable future
The Forrest Mountain Bike (MTB) Revitalisation Project (Stage One) was funded by $250,000 from Colac Otway Shire Council and $2.07 million from the Victorian State Government through the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DECCA) and Regional Development Victoria (RDV). Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Colac Otway Shire Council delivered and opened the project on the 6th of September 2023.
Stage Two, (detailed in the Forrest MTB Trails Detailed Design Plan) is yet to be funded.
Outlining Council’s strategic approach to planning, managing and maintaining key infrastructure assets and services across the Shire. They include long-term asset, drainage, transport, flood management, stormwater, wastewater, waste, and public realm strategies, as well as technical and operational reports that support informed decision-making and sustainable infrastructure delivery for the community.
- Asset Plan 2025-2035(PDF, 17MB)
- Apollo Bay Drainage Strategy 2016(PDF, 798KB)
- Birregurra Flood Study Final Detailed Report - Engeny Water Management(PDF, 105MB)
- Birregurra Flood Study Final Summary Report - Engeny Water Management(PDF, 21MB)
- Electric Line Clearance Management Plan 2025-26 (March 2025)(PDF, 2MB)
- Road Management Plan 2025 - 2029(PDF, 15MB)
- Colac Stormwater Development - Strategy Engeny Final(PDF, 31MB)
- Colac CBD Entrances Project Report - May 2012(PDF, 87MB)
- Colac Otway Shire Tourism Parking and Traffic Strategy(PDF, 19MB)
- Waste Management Strategy 2021 - 2030(PDF, 11MB)
- Domestic Wastewater Management Plan - Operational Document(PDF, 4MB)
- Domestic Wastewater Management Plan - Technical Document(PDF, 29MB)
- Footpath Strategy Review - 2025(PDF, 883KB)
Experience Victoria 2033 is the state's strategic plan to shape the future of Victoria’s visitor economy over the next 10 years. The plan will strengthen Victoria’s enviable tourism offering by leveraging the state’s competitive advantages. The plan has 5 product priorities:
First Peoples-led experiences, Wellness, Arts and Culture, Food and drink & Nature
Experience Victoria 2033 can be viewed here
The following strategies are for the Great Ocean Road Region and Colac Otways Destinations:
Previous state led strategies: