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Latest News

Strict physical distancing in place across the shire

Published on 01 April 2020

Colac Otway Shire Mayor Cr Jason Schram is urging anyone considering visiting a holiday house in the shire to consider the availability of services and strict physical distancing restrictions as part of the nation-wide stage three COVID-19 response.

Bluewater gymnasium upgrade goes ahead behind closed doors

Published on 01 April 2020

The COVID-19 situation has forced the closure of Colac’s Bluewater leisure centre but when it reopens, members will discover some exciting changes.

Planning Starts For New Picnic Space

Published on 23 March 2020

Colac Otway Shire Council is looking forward to creating a new picnic area at the entry to Colac’s Sculpture Park, with funding secured and plans for picnic tables, shelters and barbecues to be in place by the end of winter.

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Upcoming Events

Birregurra Sunday Markets - April 12 market has been cancelled

12 April 2020

Enjoy the tastes and sounds of Birregurra. Local produce including fruit and vegetables, plants and seedlings, garden art, cakes and slices, cordials, lamb and beef, salami plus lots more!! Enjoy the Community BBQ where all funds raised return to the Birregurra Community.

Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride 2020 - currently postponed

18 April 2020

One of Australia's premier and most spectacular rides. Starting and finishing in Torquay the ride takes in the spectacular farmland of the Otway ranges and then back along the Great Ocean Road.

Art X Colac - postponed to later in the year

23 April 2020

The inaugural artX Colac feature distinguished artworks by artists who identify as living with a disability. Brought to you y genU Inclusion

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Works & Projects

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.

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.

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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Customer Service

Important Changes to Customer Service - Coronavirus Updates

The Colac Otway Shire Council Customer Service Centres at Colac and Apollo Bay will be temporarily closed to the public from close of business today, 23 March, until further notice, to maintain the health and wellbeing of our staff and customers.

You can also contact Council via our new online customer service portal.

Council staff will continue to assist you via the phone 5232 9400 and email inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au

However, if residents have urgent matters which can only be dealt with in person, they can contact our Customer Service Team and arrange an appointment at either Colac or Apollo Bay.

Community members can call the Council’s Customer Service Team on 5232 9400, or if they want to make an appointment to visit the Apollo Bay Customer Service Centre (including VicRoads) please call 5237 6529 (direct line to Customer Service at GORVIC) - EFTPOS and cash payments will be accepted.

Further information can be found at Council's Coronavirus - Information for the Community

Colac Otway Shire has been working to provide you with the most efficient way to interact with Council and conduct business with us.

Our new Customer Service Portal is now available.

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