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Waste initiatives for peak holiday season

Published on 19 December 2019

Solar-powered compaction rubbish bins across the Otways, extra kerbside recycling collections and additional opening hours at the Apollo Bay Waste Transfer Station aim to tackle holiday-period waste challenges in Colac Otway Shire.
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Testing of Lake Colac, Wye River and Kennett River

Published on 18 December 2019

Colac Otway Shire Council has taken its water quality testing of Lake Colac, Kennett River and Wye River to the next level and its health protection team is pleased with the results.
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Do you own or operate a local business? We want to hear from you!

Published on 18 December 2019

Colac Otway Shire Council’s Economic Development team are seeking your feedback on how we can help facilitate your business’ growth, skill development and networks.
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Upcoming Events

Red Cross 19 Jan 2020

Band Together Colac - Bushfire Relief Concert

19 January 2020

Colac is banding together to help Australians affected by bushfires with a special concert fundraiser
Camilia 20 Jan 2020

Carers and Chronic Illness Information Sessions

20 January 2020

Anam Cara House Colac
Supported by FRRR (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
Produce 24 Jan 2020

Otway Harvest Festival 2020

24 January 2020

Enjoy the wonderful local produce from the Otway Harvest Trail in Birregurra Park.

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Works & Projects

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Apollo Bay-Installation of a Temporary Public Toilet Block-Pascoe St

Colac Otway Shire Council adopted the Colac Otway Tourism Parking and Traffic Strategy for Apollo Bay in June 2019 . The strategy identifies the need for a new public toilet block in Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay, to service locals and visitors, including tourists arriving by bus. This has been identified as a short term priority to deliver.

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Community Infrastructure Plan - Apollo Bay - Skenes Creek - Marengo

Colac Otway Shire and the Otway Coast Committee are inviting you to participate in a community infrastructure and master planning process for Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo.
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Flying Fox Relocation Management Plan - Colac Botanic Garden

Colac Otway Shire Council’s Services & Operations and Environment teams are working with our Flying-fox Relocation Project Manager to develop a Colac Botanic Gardens Flying-fox Relocation Management Plan.
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Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre

COPACC is a contemporary performing arts centre located in the civic heart of Colac.

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Bluewater Leisure Centre

Bluewater is a modern, first-class aquatic centre, gym and stadium complex.

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