Water mains cleaning program – Bendigo
- Bendigo
We are completing a large-scale water mains cleaning program from 16 November 2026 to 26 February 2027.
The free chlorination cleaning program will be completed across the Bendigo drinking water network which includes Marong, Huntly, Raywood, Sebastian and Axedale as well as Bendigo and its suburbs.
Normally, we use a treatment process called chlorimination (which uses chlorine and ammonia) to treat drinking water. Free chlorination uses only chlorine used to treat drinking water.
These works will not affect the pressure or flow of customers’ water supply. It involves changing the usual water treatment process at the Bendigo Water Treatment Plant to ensure ongoing good network health and help maintain chlorine residual in the network.
You water remains safe for you to drink.
Customers may notice a change in the taste and odour of the water. If you are sensitive to chlorine, you may choose to pass your drinking water through a purifier or filter. You can also fill a jug and place it in the fridge for ten minutes as this will remove the taste of chlorine.
We encourage dialysis patients to discuss this water supply change with their dialysis provider.
If you need to refill an aquarium during this period with tap water, please be aware there will be more chlorine present than usual.
For more information on free chlorination visit https://connect.coliban.com.au/free-chlorination or call us on 1300 363 200.
Planned water interruption - Eaglehawk
- Eaglehawk
We will be completing works on a water main in Kirkwood Road, Eaglehawk, on Thursday 8 October from 9am to 1pm.
During these works some customers will be without water. These customers have been notified.
Before the shutdown, we recommend these customers store enough water for their day. When your water is off your toilet cistern won't refill after you flush. You may want to fill a bucket with water which can be tipped into your toilet.
When supply is restored, you will need to run your taps for a period of time until the water becomes clear.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information, please call 1300 363 200.
Maintenance – Echuca Water Treatment Plant
- Echuca
We will be carrying out planned maintenance works at our Echuca Water Treatment Plant from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October.
Work will take place on weekdays between 7am and 6pm and will involve trucks removing build-up from onsite lagoons.
Residents nearby may notice increased truck movements, with approximately two to three truck loads per day entering and leaving the site.
A water tanker will be used as needed to help minimise dust on unsealed roads while these works are carried out.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these essential works.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on 1300 363 200.
Water tank commissioning works - Guildford
- Guildford
We are in the final stages of bringing the Guildford Clear Water Storage Tank online and connecting it to our network.
To improve water security and reliability, we have redesigned the tank, installed new pipework and pressure valves, and upgraded the Fryers Street booster pump station.
The next step is to energise the booster pumps and commission the Guildford Clear Water Storage Tank. Energising the booster pumps is expected to be completed within the next four weeks, with commissioning works to follow.
Once operational, the tank will improve water security for customers in Guildford and Yapeen, provide more consistent water pressure, and help reduce water main bursts and outages.
If you have any questions, please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200. For more information, visit https://connect.coliban.com.au/guildford-clear-water-storage-tank
On-water recreation access point closures
- Kyneton, Malmsbury and Harcourt North
The following on-water recreation access points remain closed until further notice:
- Upper Coliban Reservoir dam wall
- Malmsbury Reservoir
These temporary closures are in place to help keep the community safe following recent wet conditions and high inflows to the storages.
We appreciate the community's understanding and cooperation while these temporary closures are in place.
Access points at Barkers Creek Reservoir, Lauriston Reservoir and at Upper Coliban Premier Mine Road have reopened.
Thank you for helping us keep our waterways safe for everyone.