Council
14 August, 2026
Applications open for lighting up clocktower
COMMUNITY organisations with a presence in the Corangamite Shire are being invited to light up the Camperdown Clocktower for their particular day of significance.
Applications to light the clocktower will be considered based on the organisations’ contribution to the vibrancy and creativity of the region and enhancement of community life.
The clocktower, located on Manifold Street, has been lit up in a variety of colours for different occasions.
Blue light was used on May 8 for Do it for Dolly Day, in recognition of the Dolly’s Dream initiative to prevent bullying and on May 26 to honour Big Freeze founder Neale Daniher AO following his passing.
The clocktower was also lit up in red, marking National Volunteer Week (May 18 and 19), World MS Day (May 30) and NAIDOC Week (July 5-12).
The lights have also been used to celebrate Wear Orange Wednesday on May 20, National Reconciliation Week from May 27 to June 3 – when the clocktower was lit up in pink and green – and National Police Legacy Day on June 17, when the clocktower was purple.
In October, the clocktower will be lit pink for Breast Cancer Month and blue and yellow for the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.
Corangamite Shire mayor councillor Kate Makin said council had formalised a set of guidelines for how the lights can best be used to support the community.
“It’s a great way to contribute to the vibrancy and creativity of the region,” she said.
“Requests to light up public buildings can be submitted to council and will be considered against a number of criteria to make sure they reflect our community’s values.
“The intention is to support community groups, not to advance any individual or business.
“Requests an organisation or registered not-for-profit organisation must be made at least 31 days before the requested light-up date.”
Submissions must explain how the proposed colour and lighting promotes respect for all, is consistent with council’s values and policies, engages with the community, embraces a sense of belonging and enhances community life and aligns and furthers the requesting organisations values.
Cr Makin said approvals would be for one-off events or campaigns lasting from one night up to a maximum one month.
“Because the lights are low energy, they are an environmentally friendly way to make a big impact with low carbon emissions,” she said.
For more information or to apply, go to go.vic.gov.au/3QTJJ0q or call council on 5593 7100.
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