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Latest News

Colac Otway responds to seven-day COVID19 Lockdown - 5 August

Published on 05 August 2021

Colac Otway Shire Council has closed public-facing facilities in accordance with the State Government’s COVID19 Lockdown advice effective from 8pm tonight Thursday 5 August.

Local sports facilities receive project funding boost

Published on 05 August 2021

Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed the State Government funding announcement of $250,000 toward an upgrade of oval sports lighting at the Birregurra Recreation Reserve and $25,000 for a new electronic scoreboard at Colac’s Lake Oval.

Public Notice & Colac Otway Community News 30 July

Published on 30 July 2021

Catch up on Colac Otway Shire Council's Community News - pick up a copy of today's Colac Herald or view here.

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Upcoming Events

Apollo Bay Community Market

07 August 2021

The weekly Apollo Bay market is an excellent opportunity for a pleasant morning with quality handmade goods, conversations and coffee from the local shops, all on the foreshore.

WinterWild Apollo Bay - WKD1

13 August 2021

WinterWild is an after-dark arts festival over two weekends. Please refer to the program link for full details

WinterWild Apollo Bay - WKD 2

27 August 2021

WinterWild is an after-dark arts festival over two weekends.

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Works & Projects

Colac Memorial Square Playspace Upgrade

The Colac Memorial Square Playspace will be replaced and expanded in 2021. This important community project will be completed by Colac Otway Shire in partnership with the Australian and Victorian Governments.

Development of Stormwater Concept Plans

The primary project objective of this project is to build the capacity and capability of the Colac Otway Shire to deliver effective and efficient responses to landslide risk at Kennett/Grey River and Skenes Creek to minimise the impacts of future Emergency Management events

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.

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