Sewer main burst - Bendigo
- Bendigo Creek near Lily Street
In Bendigo our water and sewer infrastructure is located underground, with some sewer pipes located alongside Bendigo Creek.
Recent construction work removed sections of the creek's surface near Lily Street, exposing this pipework.
Heavy rain and high creek flows over the past week dislodged the exposed pipes, causing a spill.
Advice for residents and businesses in the area:
- Sewer and water services are not affected.
- Pedestrians should avoid the creek and nearby pathways while repair work is underway. The footbridge near the worksite will remain closed until further notice.
We will continue to provide regular updates. If you have specific questions, please call us on 1300 363 200.
We apologise for any inconvenience and will make every effort to complete repairs quickly and minimise noise, odour, and vehicle movements.
Update: Monday 6 July
For your safety, please do not enter Bendigo Creek or the surrounding pathways near Lily Street while work is underway to repair sewer pipes that were damaged during recent wet weather.
If you are in the area, you can stay safe by following all signs and directions from the construction team.
Over the weekend, contractors used excavators and other machinery to remove the dislodged pipes and debris. Work starts today to relay and reconnect the pipes to the sewer network.
Coliban Water and Council contractors will remain onsite throughout the week.
We will provide another update later this week.
Update: Saturday 4 July
- A temporary bypass has been installed and sewer flows will be diverted into an adjacent pipeline until repairs are complete.
- Parking between 133 and 157 Creek Street South can resume today.
- Contractors will be onsite for the remainder of the weekend. Excavators are being lifted into the creek to clear debris.
- We expect work to repair the dislodged section of pipe to start on Monday.
Update: Friday 3 July
- Repairs are now underway. Today, the sewer will be diverted into an adjacent pipeline and a temporary bypass pump installed.
- The bypass pump will be located opposite 157 Creek Street South. A hose will extend from the pump along the creek fenceline before entering an access chamber opposite 133 Creek Street South.
- The pump will then operate intermittently until the damaged section of pipe is repaired and reconnected.
Planned water main shutdown - Kangaroo Flat
- Kangaroo Flat
We will complete a temporary shutdown of a water main in Wesley Street and Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat on Thursday 9 July from 10am to 3pm.
This shutdown will allow water main works to take place in Lockwood Road.
Impacted customers have been notified. We recommend you store sufficient water for your day’s need prior to the shutdown.
When supply is restored, customers will need to run your taps for a period of time until the water becomes clear.
Minor traffic management will be in place.
Controlled release of recycled water - Epsom
- Epsom
Updated
Controlled releases of recycled water from our Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant into Bendigo Creek will finish early morning on Tuesday 7 July.
Recent rainfall increased inflows to the plant, and our on-site lagoons reached capacity. These controlled releases have helped create space in the lagoons and ensure the safe, ongoing operation of the plant.
The water released is Class B recycled water. It meets EPA guideline limits and is regularly monitored to ensure it is safe for local waterways. Signage has been in place along Bendigo Creek.
We have remained in contact with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) throughout this process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Earlier
We will start controlled releases of recycled water from our Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant into Bendigo Creek from Tuesday 30 June.
Recent rainfall has increased inflows to the water reclamation plant and our on-site lagoons are at capacity. These releases of recycled water will help to make room in our lagoons to ensure the safe and ongoing operation of our plant.
The water being released from the plant is Class B recycled water, which meets safety standards and is regularly monitored to ensure it’s safe for release into local waterways. Signage will be placed along Bendigo Creek.
We expect these releases to continue over the next 1-2 weeks. We’ll keep reviewing this based on weather conditions, passing flows and inflows into the plant.
We are in contact with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regarding these releases.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Odour update - Axedale Water Reclamation Plant
- Axedale
We’ve recently installed a new aerator at our Axedale Water Treatment Plant, located on the winter storage lagoon.
From Monday 29 June, you may notice an increase in odour as the aerator begins circulating the water in the lagoon. This is expected and should only be temporary.
As the lagoon becomes oxygenated, conditions will stabilise and any odour should reduce within two weeks.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Standpipe out of service - Strathdale
- Strathdale
The standpipe in Reservoir Road, Strathdale, is currently out of service due to an electrical issue.
Repairs are expected to take two weeks to complete.
The next closest standpipes are in Retreat Road, Spring Gully and Tannery Lane, Strathfieldsaye.
You can also find a standpipe using our interactive map here.
We apologise for any inconvenience.