Water main shutdown - East Bendigo
- East Bendigo
Our crews will be completing fire service works in Beischer Street, East Bendigo, on Thursday 27 November between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Impacted customers have been notified and advised to store sufficient water for their need prior to the shutdown.
Once supply is restored customers in the area will need to run their taps for a short time until the water runs clear.
Minor traffic management will be in place.
Echuca Water Tower repairs
- Echuca
Update: Friday 21 November
Work is continuing at the Echuca Water Tower, with the following work to be completed in the next two to three weeks:
- Patching and repairs to the rendered exterior.
- Further structural assessments and surveying to guide longer-term repairs and maintenance.
We will evaluate the ongoing need for scaffolding based on the results of these assessments. We expect the scaffolding will be removed in the coming few months.
Safety signage, additional fencing, and the temporary footpath around the tower will remain in place.
There will be no interruption to your water supply, and we'll be making every effort to minimise noise and disruption.
Update: Friday 14 November
Today we will begin removing the shade cloth attached to the scaffolding at the Echuca Water Tower. There will be additional fencing and a temporary footpath around the tower for pedestrians use.
Additional safety signage is in place alerting the community to beware of any falling debris given the age of the tower.
Previous updates
We are carrying out further maintenance at the Echuca Water Tower.
As part of routine inspections last year, we identified loose material on the outside of the tower requiring removal and repair. Scaffolding has recently been erected around the tower so our team can safely carry out the required work. Temporary fencing remains in place for public safety.
We are working closely with Campaspe Shire and communicating regularly with those in the surrounding area.
There is no impact to Echuca's drinking water supply.
The tower plays a critical role, providing water pressure, via gravity, to the surrounding water network in Echuca. Repairs will be carried out carefully to ensure minimal change to the existing appearance of the tower.
First constructed in 1915, the water tower is a piece of historic infrastructure that requires continual inspections, maintenance and repairs as it ages. We inspect the tower every six months.
More history about the tower can be found here.
Water main shutdown - Lockington
- Lockington
Our crews will be installing a water main extension in Barton Street, Lockington, on Friday 28 November between 9am and 2pm.
Impacted customers have been notified and advised to store sufficient water for their need prior to the shutdown.
Once supply is restored customers in the area will need to run their taps for a short time until the water runs clear.
Minor traffic management will be in place.
Water main shutdown - Echuca
- Echuca
Our crews will be installing a new water main valve and hydrant in Wharparilla Drive, Echuca, on Tuesday 25 November between 9am and 12pm.
Impacted customers have been notified and advised to store sufficient water for their need prior to the shutdown.
Once supply is restored customers in the area will need to run their taps for a short time until the water runs clear.
Minor traffic management will be in place.
Water mains cleaning - Epsom and Huntly
- Epsom and Huntly
We're completing cleaning on the Epsom Huntly Pipeline between 7am and 5.30 pm from Monday 24 November until further notice.
Work will take place on Station Street between Howard Street and Airey Street, and on Rennie Street between Airey Street and Gungurru Road.
The works involve swabbing, which is a process where a dense foam cylinder swab is pushed through the pipeline using water pressure. This is further work required to remove sediment from the pipeline.
In preparation:
- A temporary worksite has been setup near the bus shelter on the corner of Tobin Crescent and Station Street, Epsom.
- Excavation work was required at Ironstone Road and Station Street, Howard Street and Station Street, Jones Road and Station Street, and Gungurru Road and Rennie Street.
From Monday 24 November:
- Swabbing and flushing of the pipeline will commence.
- You may see water over the road at the Station Street near the corner of Jones Road & Station Street and near Sargeants Road & Station Street in Epsom.
- Traffic management will be in place.
From Tuesday 25 November:
- You may see water over the road near Gungurru Road and Rennie Street in Huntly as the pipeline is flushed.
- A temporary road closure will be in place at the corner of Rennie Street and Gungurru Road.
- Traffic management and a detour will be in place.
- Residents will have continued access to their property.
There will be no interruption to your water supply.
For more information or to see if we’re cleaning water mains near you, visit connect.coliban.com.au/water-mains-cleaning/swabbing