Stormwater Development Strategy - Colac

The Colac Stormwater Development Strategy was adopted at a Special Council Meeting on 20th March, 2019.

For updated information, and to view the adopted strategy, visit the Colac Stormwater Strategy 2019 page.

What is the draft Colac Stormwater Development Strategy 2018?

The draft Colac Stormwater Development Strategy is a document intended to guide management of Colac’s stormwater network into the future. It contains information which gives Council a robust understanding of existing and future flood planning, drainage and stormwater treatment constraints and opportunities.

You can view the draft Strategy here(PDF, 27MB)

What is the purpose of the draft Colac Stormwater Development Strategy 2018?

The draft Colac Stormwater Development Strategy was developed to:

• Identify areas in Colac that experience stormwater management challenges which require mitigation to improve the overall drainage system throughout the town; and
• Facilitate the development of land in and close to Colac as part of the planned implementation of the Colac 2050 Growth Plan.

The Strategy identifies:

• Opportunities to enhance the current urban stormwater drainage network to improve its performance, and reduce the extent of the flow of stormwater overland which currently affects some private land.
• Areas for future drainage lines, waterway corridors and stormwater treatment/retarding basins, which can be used to accommodate the additional stormwater runoff from future development areas (thereby facilitating future development).

Who will pay for the drainage works and other infrastructure required?

The implementation of actions specified to improve drainage will occur over the long term. It will require significant funding from Council and other sources, as well as contributions from developers as land is rezoned and developed for residential and commercial purposes.

Can I view hard copies of the draft Colac Stormwater Development Strategy, 2018?

Yes, the draft Colac Stormwater Development Strategy is available for public inspection, free of charge, during office hours at Colac Otway Shire during standard office hours, 2-6 Rae Street, Colac.

Public Exhibition Process

Council undertook a public exhibition process of the draft Strategy, and invited submissions.  The Strategy was exhibited from November to mid December 2018. 

Submissions for the draft Colac Stormwater Development Strategy are now closed.

Consideration of submissions

Council will consider all submissions received at a Special Council Meeting scheduled on Wednesday 20 March 2019. 

Submissions are public documents

Please be aware that copies of submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the exhibition process.