About
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) works across south-western Victoria to protect and enhance the region’s land, water and biodiversity. Established in 1997, CCMA covers a diverse area stretching from Geelong to Ballarat and along the Surf Coast to Peterborough, including volcanic plains, coastal stretches, and the old growth forests of the Otways.
The authority partners with local communities, Traditional Owners, landholders and volunteers to deliver projects that support healthy waterways, sustainable agriculture and thriving habitats. From on-ground river restoration to citizen science and community workshops, CCMA’s work helps ensure the region’s natural assets are cared for and enjoyed by current and future generations.
What Corangamite Catchment Management Authority offers
- Waterway management and restoration projects
- Floodplain management and development advice
- Sustainable agriculture support and education
- Biodiversity conservation programs
- Permits and planning advice for waterways and floodplains
- Grants and funding opportunities for landholders and community groups
- Workshops, events and community engagement initiatives
What people say
Rated 2.3 out of 5 on Google.
Why choose them
- Covers a region from Geelong to Ballarat and the Surf Coast to Peterborough
- Focus on collaboration with Traditional Owners and local communities
- Projects span rivers, wetlands, estuaries and volcanic plains
- Live data access for rainfall, water levels and temperature at Lake Colac
- Opportunities for volunteering and citizen science involvement
- Offices in Colac and Geelong, serving 520,000 residents across 13,340 square kilometres
Contact
- Phone
- 1800 002 262
- Address
- 64 Dennis St, Colac VIC 3250
- Website
- ccma.vic.gov.au
Hours
- Monday8:30am – 5pm
- Tuesday8:30am – 5pm
- Wednesday8:30am – 5pm
- Thursday8:30am – 5pm
- Friday8:30am – 5pm
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday (today)Closed
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