Planned Water Interruption - Eaglehawk
- Eaglehawk
Our crews will be completing repair water valve works to in Peg Leg Road in Eaglehawk on Wednesday 6 August from 5am to 8am.
These works will mean a short, temporary interruption to some customers. These customers have been notified.
We recommend affect customers store sufficient water for your day’s need prior to the shutdown
Minor traffic management will be in place.
Stream gauge upgrade – Castlemaine
- Castlemaine
We are upgrading an old stream gauge in Campbells Creek near the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant from late May to late July, weather permitting.
Works include extending the existing weir, installing a new electronic sensor and clearing overgrown vegetation at the weir.
After works are complete, the gauge will provide high quality and reliable data to assess the health of Campbells Creek.
For more information visit please call 1300 363 200.
Echuca Water Tower repairs
- Echuca
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 that our team can carry out these works. 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 discolouration - Barkers Creek
- Barkers Creek
Our crews attended a burst water main along the Midland Highway in Harcourt on Thursday 12 June, which was repaired by 3pm the same day.
Some customers in Barkers Creek are now experiencing discoloured water as a result of the burst, after sediment in the pipes was disturbed.
This does not impact the quality of your water and your water remains safe to drink.
Our crews carried out flushing in the network on Friday morning to improve the water discolouration. Impacted customer can also run a tap at their home for a few minutes, until the water runs clear.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
If you continue to experience issues, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Echuca fluoride system offline
- Echuca
As part of Coliban Water’s regular upgrade and maintenance program, the fluoride system at the Echuca Water Treatment Plant is currently offline while the unit is being replaced.
This means fluoride will not be added to the Echuca water supply until the work is complete.
Fluoride does not contribute to your water’s safety. Your water remains safe to drink.
For more information on why fluoride is added to drinking water and the oral health benefits, visit the Department of Health's website at health.vic.gov.au/water/water-fluoridation. And for other ways to help support dental health, visit health.vic.gov.au/water/unfluoridated-areas
We encourage community members to speak with their dentist or healthcare provider if they have any concerns.
We expect the new fluoride system at the Echuca Water Treatment Plant will be installed by mid-2026.