Water network change - Echuca
- Echuca
We are making a change in the water network in Echuca near the Fehring Lane area on Tuesday 23 June from 10am to 2pm.
To do this we will be opening a valve that has been closed for some time. When the valve is opened, natural sediment may be disturbed, resulting in discoloured water. We will minimise this by flushing the pipes in nearby streets.
Impacted customers have been notified but some customers may notice discoloured water for a short period after the works. If you notice any changes to the look, taste or odour of your drinking water, run your taps until the water runs clear.
There should be no interruption to your water supply and your water remains safe to drink.
Making this change will help improve the efficiency and resilience of the network by allowing the water to circulate more efficiently.
If you have any questions please call 1300 363 200.
Water Reclamation Plant controlled releases - Kyneton
- Kyneton
We have started controlled releases of recycled water from our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant into the Campaspe River as of Thursday 4 June.
Releases to the Campaspe River are required to maintain storage levels in the onsite lagoons and are in accordance with flow and quality requirements of our EPA licence. The releases are weather dependent and will likely continue until September.
Under our EPA issued operating licence for the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant, we make available to the public water quality and flow monitoring. The flow data, available one month in arrears and updated on the 21st of each month, can be viewed here.
Blue-green algae – Lauriston Reservoir
- Lauriston Reservoir
Blue-green algae has been detected at Lauriston Reservoir.
Please avoid making contact with the water and follow signage displayed on site.
The water is unsafe for humans or animals to consume. Due to this we also advise against shoreline fishing at this time. If contact has been made rinse any contact areas with fresh water.
We have increased our water quality testing program to monitor the situation more closely.
For additional blue-green algae water quality information visit here.
Planned works - Castlemaine Water Treatment Plant
- Chewton
Over the coming weeks we will be working at the Castlemaine Water Treatment on McCay Reservoir Road on Saturdays as part of the construction of our new clear water storage tank.
This is to install the steel walls on our new 6 megalitre clear water storage tank. These works should not involve heavy machinery, extra noise or regular traffic on McCay Reservoir Road.
When completed, the tank will provide extra water security for the Castlemaine community, who rely on the plant to provide them with drinking water each day.
Works will begin on Saturday 16 May and will continue for about 9 weeks, weather permitting. Works will take place from 7am to 3pm on Saturdays. We may not be required to work every Saturday.
Please be aware of extra traffic in the area.
If you have any questions please call 1300 363 200.
Routine maintenance – Cohuna Water Reclamation Plant
- Cohuna
We’re carrying out routine maintenance on one of our lagoons at the Cohuna Water Reclamation Plant.
Machinery will begin arriving on site from Monday 25 May, with works starting shortly after. The works will involve removing solids that settle in the lagoon over time as part of the sewage treatment process. This maintenance will improve our routine operations at the plant.
During the works, you may notice noise and dust. We’ll aim to reduce this by wetting down the site where possible to reduce dust.
You may also notice more trucks in the area as we transport material from the plant. We expect around three to four truckloads per day.
We don’t expect these works to cause odour, but if you do notice it smells worse than usual or you have any other concerns, please call us during business hours on 1300 363 200.
Your sewer services will not be impacted during these works. Thanks for your understanding while we complete this routine maintenance.