Voice News
13th August 2025
69 McLachlan Street
The old Preschool is now named The Community Hub. Plans for the necessary renovations are in hand and a Planning Permit application will soon be submitted to Council. Works include a power upgrade, new air-conditioner, lighting, new storage, demolish existing toilets and install 2 new unisex toilets, painting, new floor coverings, new compliant rear door for disability access, new gate entry Pengilley Avenue, new ramp to rear door, new external drain connected to stormwater.
Affordable Housing
The Housing Task Force will meet shortly to continue the work that the Chamber of Commerce started some time ago and to investigate options for the community.
GORCAPA engagement meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for the end of this month, for which the agenda is not yet finalised.
ABCV is preparing written submissions to
Colac Otway Shire
- 2025 - 2029 Council Plan
- Draft Domestic Animal & Management Plan
GORH
- Strategic Plannng 2026-2030
Priority projects list
We are compiling a Priority Projects List for possible philanthropic interest in Apollo Bay, suggestions welcome.
AGM
Sunday 31 August 2pm – 3pm Community Hall (Senior Cits), 4 Whelan Street Apollo Bay.
After the formalities, we will showcase the wonderful work of our local Historical Society.
We require 10% of our membership for a quorum, so if you are unable to attend please email your Proxy Form to
Donations
For those who are in a position to help to sustain the Community Voice into the future, please make your donation to
BSB: 633 000 Account Number: 206 051 526 Account Name: Apollo Bay Community Voice
Membership is free, so we have no means of raising funds for the general running of the association and the unforeseen costs associated with the handover of the old Kinda (69 McLachlan Street) to the community. Please support us so that we can continue to advocate for you.
Memberships
Thank you to all those who have submitted membership applications. Join now to make our voice even stronger.
Thank you for your support
Jane Gross
President
(03) 5237 6335, 0405 617 151
Apollo Bay Community Voice
PO Box 155, Apollo Bay VIC 3233
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