Our Reservoirs
Upper Coliban Reservoir
Planned maintenance - Upper Coliban Reservoir
Maintenance works will be completed at Upper Coliban Reservoir in Autumn 2025.
In preparation, the reservoir water level will be gradually reduced in the months prior to allow access to the site.
From 2 December 2024, the Premier Mine Road boat ramp will be closed as the water level in the reservoir decreases. The boat ramp will remain closed until mid-2025.
This maintenance period will also give us the opportunity to extend the boat ramp, providing better access when it becomes available again from mid next year.
All other on-water recreation remains available (see list below), including the use of approved watercraft that can be carried to the water.
The Upper Coliban Dam Wall boat ramp is operating as usual.
Upper Coliban Reservoir is a great spot to visit for fishing, kayaks, canoes and boats with an electric motor. Our aim is to provide excellent on-water recreation access for visitors whilst managing the reservoir as a key water storage for our customers. Completed in 1903, it is a significant part of the Coliban Water System.
There are two recreational areas, Premier Mine Road and Springhill Road. Please check the maps and signage as facilities and allowed activities differ at each site.
Coliban Water acknowledge that Upper Coliban Reservoir is on Dja Dja Wurrung Country and extend our appreciation for the Dja Dja Wurrung People, the Traditional Owners of the land.
Please note, the wearing of lifejackets is mandatory while on the water.
Daylight hours
Facilities
- Carpark
- Seating
- Shelter
- Toilets
- Viewing platform
- Walking
- Watercraft entry/exit
Look after our reservoirs
Enjoy your visit and please respect our reservoirs for local communities and future generations. You may see some or all of the signs below at our reservoirs, keep an eye out.
- Small portable craft
- Kayak or canoes
- Two entry/exit points for kayaks, canoes and small portable craft
- Fishing
- Inflatables (only permitted with an Australian Builders Plate (compliance plate))
- Boats with an electric motor
- Dogs (must be on leads)
- Carpark
- Walking paths
- Boats with fuel-powered motors attached & any fuel-powered craft
- Drone usage
- Swimming & towed water activities
- Sail-powered craft or paddle boarding
- Horses
- Firearms or shooting
- Exceeding the number of people allowed in a vessel as per the design limit
- Damage to Dja Dja Wurrung cultural heritage, digging of soil & disturbance to plants or wildlife
- Camping & fires
Beware limbs may fall
Beware of uneven ground
Clean up after your dog
Do not remove timber, plants, wildlife or rocks
Keep vehicles on track and drive at the speed limit
Take rubbish with you
Be aware of above and below water hazards
Check the water temperature. If you fall in, cold water can cause hypothermia
Five knot speed limit (9.26km speed limit)
Life jackets mandatory
Image and video gallery
The graph below is indicative and not to scale. Know how data is calculated, what data is available and where it comes from by visiting our Water Storage and Information page.
The content of this graph is provided for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy of this data.
Information and data is provided on the basis that users take responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.
The graph below is indicative and not to scale. Know how data is calculated, what data is available and where it comes from by visiting our Water Storage and Information page.
The content of this graph is provided for information purposes only. No claim is made as to the accuracy of this data.
Information and data is provided on the basis that users take responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.
