Flooding

Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Flooding in Apollo Bay and nearby can lead to landslides, which may cause the closure of local roads and the Great Ocean Road/

Flash flooding is most likely to occur between December and February in the Colac Otway Shire.

If you experience road-related drainage issues, please contact our Customer Service team on 5232 9400.

Major roads such as the Great Ocean Road are managed by Regional Roads Victoria who can be contacted on 133 RRV (133 778), or go to the VicTraffic website for up-to-date information on road closures and traffic diversion.

For more information on the areas of our municipality that are at risk of flooding and how to find out if your property may be impacted by flood waters visit Colac Otway Shire - Victoria State Emergency Service - VICSES

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is responsible for floodplain management. For further information please visit their website: Floodplains - Corangamite Catchment Management Authority