Interruptions

Pipeline construction – Maiden Gully

• Maiden Gully
• 10 February to late May

Work to install the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline continues near Edwards Road and Glenelg Drive in Maiden Gully.

As part of the next stage of construction of the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline, we are building a new water main both through the existing easement between Glenelg Drive and Edwards Road.

From Tuesday 10 February, works will start near the intersection of Smiths Road and Edwards Road, extending up the easement to Glenelg Drive. Here it will join the previously installed water main that makes up the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline.  

Works will be completed on weekdays between 7am and 5.30pm. We plan to finish these works in late May.   

Access to the easement area between Glenelg Drive and Edwards Road may be limited during these works.

This means we may need to temporarily close some sections of the Glenelg Drive Reserve Dog Off Leash Area, between mid-March and late May. We’ll install temporary fencing for safety before we start the works. 

We will work to reopen sections of the reserve where possible, only closing the areas where we’re working. You will still be able to access your property as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience.

For further project information visit connect.coliban.com.au/maiden-gully-marong-pipeline 

Taste and Odour - Goornong, Gunbower and Pyramid Hill

• Goornong, Gunbower and Pyramid Hill
• Monday 2 February until further notice

Your water is safe to drink.

We are aware some customers in Goornong, Gunbower and Pyramid Hill are noticing changes in the taste and odour of their water. 

We want to assure you that your water is being regularly tested and remains safe to drink. However, we appreciate the changes to taste and odour are not ideal, and we are working quickly to ensure it is back to normal as soon as possible. 

Further information on how hot weather can impact your drinking water can be found here.

Please continue to check this page for the latest updates, or call us on 1300 363 200. 

Boat ramp closed to larger vessels – Upper Coliban Reservoir

• Upper Coliban Reservoir
• 5 January 2026 until further notice

The Premier Mine Road boat ramp at the Upper Coliban Reservoir will be closed from 5 January 2026 until further notice to larger vessels that cannot be carried to the water. 

This is due to releases from the Upper Coliban Reservoir that will reduce water levels in the boat ramp area.

Vessels that can be carried to the water – such as kayaks and canoes – are still permitted to use on the reservoir.

This restriction will remain in place until water levels increase at the reservoir.

Please note a blue-green algae alert remains in place at the Upper Coliban Reservoir. Visitors should avoid contact with the water.

For more information visit https://coliban.com.au/about-us/our-reservoirs/upper-coliban-reservoir 

Echuca Water Tower repairs

• Echuca
• Ongoing until further notice

Work is continuing at the Echuca Water Tower since our last update to neighbours on 24 November 2025.  
 
What to expect next 
 
A structural assessment report indicates that the tower remains stable and is currently operating within its structural capacity, however there are signs of ongoing deterioration.   
 
We have obtained external independent engineering advice to inform our approach to managing the tower.  
 
We are currently working on a series of projects to ensure community safety and the continuity of water supply in Echuca. As a result, you may experience some minor variations in water pressure over the coming months. 
 
The projects include: 
•    Adopting new operating protocols including reducing the volume of water held in the tower.  
•    Implementing new works and operational approaches across the network to ensure adequate water pressure.  
•    Working closely with Campaspe Shire Council, CFA, SES, and Victoria Police. 
 
The future of the Echuca Water Tower  
 
It is likely that the tower may need to be demolished in the coming months. This is disappointing, given the history of the tower, however due to this assessment and the expected ongoing deterioration due to its age, we are prioritising and managing the tower’s potential long term safety risks.    
 
We will continue to keep local residents, businesses, and the community up to date as our plans progress. 
  
We also have additional information and FAQs about Echuca Water Tower, including previous updates, available at Echuca Water Tower | Connect Coliban
 
Thank you for your patience while this work is underway. 

Water meter maintenance - Epsom and Huntly area

• Epsom and Huntly area
• From Monday 15 December until late February

Our staff and contractors (S&R Engineering and Construction) are carrying out maintenance checks on water meters in the Epsom and Huntly area. 

Work will take place on weekdays between 8.30am and 5.00pm and are expected to continue until late February. 
Each visit may require a 5-10 minute water interruption. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please phone our Customer Support Team on 1300 363 200.