Blue-green algae – Lauriston Reservoir
- Lauriston Reservoir
Blue-green algae has been detected at Lauriston Reservoir.
Please avoid making contact with the water and follow signage displayed on site.
The water is unsafe for humans or animals to consume. Due to this we also advise against shoreline fishing at this time. If contact has been made rinse any contact areas with fresh water.
We have increased our water quality testing program to monitor the situation more closely.
For additional blue-green algae water quality information visit here.
Planned works - Castlemaine Water Treatment Plant
- Chewton
Over the coming weeks we will be working at the Castlemaine Water Treatment on McCay Reservoir Road on Saturdays as part of the construction of our new clear water storage tank.
Recent wet weather has meant a small delay in the tank's final constructions works.
This is to install the steel walls on our new 6 megalitre clear water storage tank. These works should not involve heavy machinery, extra noise or regular traffic on McCay Reservoir Road.
Following construction works, commissioning works will begin in August.
When completed, the tank will provide extra water security for the Castlemaine community, who rely on the plant to provide them with drinking water each day.
Works will begin on Saturday 16 May and will continue for about 9 weeks, weather permitting. Works will take place from 7am to 3pm on Saturdays. We may not be required to work every Saturday.
Please be aware of extra traffic in the area.
If you have any questions please call 1300 363 200.
Water treatment plant upgrades - Cohuna
- Cohuna
We are upgrading the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant as part of our Water Treatment and Storage Upgrade Program, a $40 million program of upgrades across our service region. Upgrades will include replacing the pump station, electrical upgrades and improvements to water treatment processes at the plant.
Between July and September, start construction on the new Powdered Activated Carbon dosing system, Ultraviolet disinfection buildings and wash water handling facility upgrades.
We'll be working on weekdays between 7am and 5.30pm with some low impact works on some Saturdays.
No interruptions are planned as part of these works, but some customers may notice minor pressure fluctuations as testing is carried out.
During works you may notice noise and dust. We’ll aim to reduce this by wetting down the site where possible to reduce dust. You may also notice more trucks in the area using the plant entrance on Cohuna Island Road.
There will be no interruption to your water services as part of these upgrades.
For more information visit connect.coliban.com.au/water-treatment-and-storage-upgrades
Echuca Water Tower
- Echuca
Update Thursday 13 August 2026
With the Echuca Water Tower no longer part of the town’s water supply, we have moved to the next stage - the careful and safe removal of the structure. This is a large and complex project. Works began on Tuesday 9 June and are expected to continue through to late-November 2026.
Because of the tower’s location, temporary road closures are required and in place on parts of High Street and Pakenham Street near the site. These closures began Monday 15 June and are expected to remain in place until late-November.
Works are being carried out Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, and occasionally on Saturdays between 7am and 3pm.
Pedestrian exclusion zones, traffic management, and temporary road closures are in place to ensure safety.
If you're passing the tower, you may see road closures, signage and temporary fencing. Please follow any instructions provided to ensure your safety.
Initial works involved building a freestanding scaffold structure to assist with the removal of the tower. Internal scaffold and supports have also been installed and the steel roof structure and the external ladder have been removed.
The tower is being deconstructed using a crane and concrete cutting techniques to carefully dismantle the tower in sections. Concrete concrete cutting, core drilling and removal began in early August.
We are limiting noise, dust, and inconvenience wherever possible, while keeping our team, contractors, and the community safe.
What to expect next?
The lower part of the tower's tank section is currently being carefully dismantled and safely lowered to the ground for crushing and recycling.
Once the tower has been reduced to its lower two levels, the remaining structure will be demolished using traditional demolition techniques and removed from site.
The project will then move to foundation removal and site reinstatement works.
More information
For the latest information, FAQs, and a project timeline visit connect.coliban.com.au/echuca-water-tower.
Contact us on 1300 363 200 or email coliban@coliban.com.au with any questions or feedback you may have.
Blue-green algae detection - Mysia and Dingee
- Mysia and Dingee
We are experiencing poor raw water quality due to blue-green algae being detected in the raw water supply at Mysia and Dingee.
We have increased our water quality testing program to monitor the situation more closely.
Customers in Mysia and Dingee are reminded that the town’s water supply is untreated and not suitable for drinking, food preparation, brushing your teeth or ice-making. It is recommended that pets are not given this water to drink.
For additional blue-green algae water quality information visit Connect Coliban.