Increased monitoring due to heavy rainfall
- Central Victoria - Kyneton to Bendigo
Updated Thursday 13 August
Following recent heavy rain across our region, conditions have improved and pressure on our water and sewer network has eased.
The Malmsbury Reservoir continues to spill, with around 860 megalitres flowing down the spillway this morning. We expect these flows to decrease over the next week.
Our teams continue to closely monitor the situation and manage our network to help protect public health and the environment.
On-water recreation reopens at some reservoirs
- Bendigo, Kyneton, Malmsbury and Harcourt North
Update: Wednesday 12 August
The following access points will re-open from 13 August 2026 after closing due to recent rainfall and a high-level of flows:
- Lauriston Reservoir
- Upper Coliban Premier Mine Road
The following access points remain closed
- Malmsbury Reservoir
- Upper Coliban Reservoir dam wall
- Barkers Creek Reservoir
These closures help keep the public safe following wet conditions and high amounts of in-flows to the storages.
We appreciate the community's understanding and cooperation while these temporary closures are in place.
Friday 7 August
The following reservoirs are currently closed for all on-water recreational activities following significant rainfall:
- Lauriston Reservoir
- Upper Coliban Reservoir
- Malmsbury Reservoir
- Barkers Creek Reservoir
To help protect public safety during these conditions, all on-water recreational activities, including the use of kayaks, canoes and other small portable craft, are not permitted at these reservoirs until further notice.
We appreciate the community's understanding and cooperation while these temporary closures are in place.
Tank maintenance works - Big Hill
- Big Hill
Update – 17 August
Water testing and commissioning of the Big Hill tank have been completed.
Your water pressure should return to normal. Thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions or concerns, please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200.
Update – 10 August 4pm
Following our maintenance work on the Big Hill tank last week, we will be finalising the works on 11 August.
This will involve two 15-minute water interruptions for some customers. These customers have been notified.
Water testing is still being completed. Some Big Hill and Kangaroo Flat customers may notice a slightly lower water pressure until this is finalised.
Your water remains safe to drink. We apologise for any inconvenience.
If you have any questions, please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200.
Update - 6 August 4pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the second 15-minute planned interruption will now take place at approximately 8pm.
This interruption will affect the same customers who experienced the first planned interruption earlier today.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Update – 6 August, 10.45am
As part of the maintenance works, we will be isolating part of the Big Hill water network to recommission the tank.
This will mean some customers will have two 15 periods without water between 11am and 5pm. These customers have been notified.
After this part of the works are competed, we will begin water quality testing.
Until testing is completed, some customers in the Big Hill and Kangaroo Flat areas may notice a slightly lower water pressure.
If you have any questions, please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200.
Monday 4 August
We are completing maintenance works to a clear water storage tank in Big Hill from Monday 3 August to Wednesday 12 August.
To do this, the tank has been isolated. This may result in some customers in the Big Hill and Kangaroo Flat areas noticing a slightly lower water pressure.
Your water remains safe to drink. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Following the works we will recommission the tank and complete testing to ensure water quality.
Once works are concluded, if you notice any changes to the appearance or taste of your water, please get in touch with us.
If you have any questions, please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200.
Pump station 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 for our customers we have redesigned the tank and installed new inlet and outlet pipes, new pressure valves and water mains. We are also in the final stages of upgrading the Fryers Street booster pump station.
Our crews will be working on the booster pump station in Fryers Street from 24 July to 14 August ahead of commissioning the tank in Havelock Street in August.
By completing these works and using the localised tank, water pressure in Guildford and Yapeen can be eased, putting less stress on water mains and resulting in a more consistent pressure for customers.
Redesigning and using the tank to supply Guildford will mean improved water security for customers in Guildford and Yapeen, with more appropriate water pressure and fewer bursts and water outages.
A more consistent pressure for customers may mean a slight reduction in pressure for some people.
If you have any questions, please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200. For more information visit connect.coliban.com.au/guildford-clear-water-storage-tank
Upper Coliban Reservoir – access point closure
- Kyneton South
Upper Coliban Reservoir has reached capacity and is currently spilling.
To help keep the community safe, the dam wall access point off Kyneton-Springhill Road is now closed.
For your safety, boats and other watercraft must not be launched from the dam wall area while spilling is occurring.
On-water recreation and boating can continue to be accessed via the Premier Mine Road boat ramp.
We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if there are any changes.
Safety reminders
- Do not launch boats or other watercraft from the dam wall area.
- Use the Premier Mine Road boat ramp for boating access.
- Follow all safety signage and directions.
We thank the community for helping keep this area safe while the reservoir is spilling.