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Latest News

Community, Businesses Encouraged To Consider Grant Opportunities

Published on 26 February 2021

Community groups, sporting groups, local event organisers and businesses are encouraged to start developing ideas and costings for projects eligible for funding under the 2021-22 Colac Otway Shire Grants Program.

Call Before You Clear

Published on 26 February 2021

Colac Otway Shire Council has launched a new ‘Call Before You Clear’ campaign to help landowners understand the importance of protecting native vegetation across our iconic shire and learn what and why regulations apply.

Funding Support for Irrewillipe Road Basin Upgrade

Published on 26 February 2021

Colac Otway Shire Council will allocate $1.212 million towards a project which will have significant residential, environmental and recreational benefits for the Colac area, if it gains matching Federal Government funding.

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Upcoming Events

Moksha Dance

07 March 2021

Embodied movement and conscious dance of fun, exercise and healing

Colac RSL - Show n Shine 2021

13 March 2021

Car Show in Memorial Square hosted by the RSL. Cars and bikes on display, family fun and bbq.

Apollo Bay Farmers Market

21 March 2021

Fresh seasonal produce direct from the farmer to you. Held at the Apollo Bay Youth Club

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Works & Projects

Community Infrastructure Plan - Apollo Bay - Skenes Creek - Marengo

Colac Otway Shire and the Otway Coast Committee - community infrastructure and master planning process for Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo.

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