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.
Burst water main - Spring Gully
- Spring Gully
Update:
We are pleased to advise this issue has been resolved and full service restored. Thank you for your patience while the repairs were carried out.
Our crews are attending a burst water main on the corner of Cook Street and Osborne Street, Spring Gully.
Some customers in the immediate area may notice pressure fluctuations or have no water until repairs are complete.
We expect service to be restored by approximately 1pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Further updates will be provided here, or you can call 1300 363 200 if you need assistance.
Planned water main shut down - Maiden Gully
- Maiden Gully
We will complete a temporary shutdown of a water main at Beckhams Road, Maiden Gully on Thursday 2 October between 11pm and 4am to allow for the repair of an isolation valve.
Impacted customers have been notified and advised to store sufficient water for the shutdown period.
When supply is restored, we recommend that customers in the area run their taps for a period of time until the water becomes clear.
Minor traffic management will be in place.
Water and sewer main renewals - various locations
- Various locations
The following program of work is now underway as part of our $18 million Water and Sewer Upgrade Program. This work is being carried out to ensure our critical infrastructure can serve local communities for years to come.
There will be no interruption to your water supply while the following works are being completed, except for a short period when your water supply will be transferred to the new main. Our contractor will let you know when this will occur.
You may notice lower water pressure from time-to-time during works. Impacted customers have been notified.
Some traffic management may be in place for works.
| Suburb | Street | Works | Dates |
| Eaglehawk | Church Street between High Street and Denham Street | Renewal of 270-metre water main | 10 September 2025 and 27 February 2026 |
| Bendigo | Arnold Street between McCrae Street and Joseph Street | Renewal of 196-metre water main | 1 September 2025 and 27 February 2026 |
| Huntly | Midland Highway near Sergeants Road | Renewal of 248-metre water main | 22 August 2025 and 30 January 2026 |
You can read more about the Water and Sewer Upgrade Program here.
Planned water main shutdown – Kyneton
- Kyneton
We will be testing the water pressure in Harpers Lane and Kyneton-Springhill Road near the Tilwinda Views estate in Kyneton on Wednesday 8 October.
We will be on site between 12.30pm from 3pm with the test taking place at approximately 1.30pm. During the testing some customers may experience intermittent water outages or low pressure for up to one hour. Impacted customers will be notified.
This testing is in response to booster pumps failing when water carters draw water from fire hydrants too quickly.
A booster pump station helps push water through the network to customers. When it fails it results in low water pressure for customers.
To test the booster pump, we will mimic a water carter taking water from a hydrant at various pressures – much like a CFA tanker would in an emergency.
Some traffic management will be in place near points where crews are working.