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COVID-19 Update

For the latest information regarding the current COVID-19 and any current restrictions.

COVID-19 Information for the community

Fire Danger Period restrictions are now in place for Colac Otway Shire

Fire danger ratings and total fire bans are declared by the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

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Current Strategic Projects

Colac West Development Plan

The Draft Colac West Development Plan creates new opportunities for housing west of the former Colac High School site.

Apollo Bay Harbour

Apollo Bay Harbour Development plan overview and what is happening at the Harbour.

Completed Projects

Details of completed strategic projects for Colac Otway Shire

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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PO Box 283, Colac 3250

Colac Service Centre
2-6 Rae Street, Colac
Open: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Apollo Bay Service Centre
100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Open: 7-days a week, 9am - 5pm

Email: inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 5232 9400

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Acknowledgement

Colac Otway Shire Council proudly acknowledges the Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples, past, present and emerging, as the traditional custodians of the Colac Otway region. 

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