This is not a complete list of works, just works that may impact customers from traffic or service interruptions. The information is as up-to-date as possible but may change at short notice. Click on the button below to see reactive works, you can also subscribe to our email or SMS updates to be notified of any status changes.
Planned water interruption, Flood Street, Bendigo
- Flood Street, Bendigo
We will be carrying out valve replacement works on Flood Street in Bendigo.
This means water supply will be temporarily interrupted for those in the immediate vicinity. We have contacted affected residents.
When supply is restored, we recommend you run your tap for a period of time until the water becomes clear.
Please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200 with any concerns or questions.
Urgent sewer relining works, Echuca
- Pakenham Street Echuca, between Hare and Nish streets
We will be carrying out urgent sewer relining works in the Echuca CBD.
Whilst these works are not expected to impact sewer services, there will be some road closures.
The road will be closed in both directions on Pakenham Street, between Hare and Nish streets.
This closure is planned for Wednesday 24 February and Thursday 25 February and also Tuesday 2 March.
The works period is Tuesday 23 February to Friday 5 March.
Work crews will be onsite between 7.30am and 5.30pm each day, and there may be some noise.
We apologise for the short notice for these works, which are considered essential.
Blue green algae at Barkers Creek Reservoir
- Barkers Creek Reservoir
Blue Green Algae has been identified at Barkers Creek Reservoir.
Coliban Water is warning the public to avoid contact with the water in Barkers Creek Reservoir following the detection.
Visitors to Barkers Creek can still sightsee at the reservoir and are encouraged to enjoy activities that do not involve direct contact with the water.
Signs have been erected to notify visitors about the algae bloom.
Stock and pets should be kept away from Barkers Creek Reservoir.
Customers supplied by the Harcourt Modernised Rural System can use their rural water as normal and have been notified.
This is because the water source has been changed from Barkers Creek Reservoir to the Coliban Main Channel.
Changes to raw water quality, Murray Supply System
- Echuca, Cohuna, Leitchville and Gunbower
Warm weather in the Murray River catchment area is contributing to poor raw water quality in the Coliban Water Murray Supply System.
This system supplies water to the townships of Echuca, Cohuna, Leitchville and Gunbower.
Customers may notice changes to the taste and odour of the drinking water.
There are no health risks associated with the drinking water being supplied to these towns. It is safe for drinking, bathing, food preparation and continues to comply with the health-based guidelines as part of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
Treatment measures are in place at the relevant water treatment plants and water quality staff are closely monitoring the raw water quality.
We will keep the community informed of any updates via our website.
Water mains cleaning works, Bendigo and surrounding towns
- Bendigo, Axedale, Huntly, Marong, Raywood, Sebastian
We are currently carrying out routine water mains cleaning works of the Bendigo water supply network.
This work is an important part of our regular maintenance program to ensure the drinking water we supply to our customers continues to be safe.
The works will not impact the flow or pressure of customers' water supply. Some customers may notice slight changes to the taste and odour of the drinking water.
The water remains safe to drink and meets Australian drinking water guidelines.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions here.