Water mains cleaning – Bendigo suburbs
- Multiple suburbs in Bendigo
We’re completing routine water mains cleaning between Tuesday, 26 May and Thursday, 2 July 2026 in Maiden Gully, Long Gully, East Bendigo, Ascot, White Hills and Bendigo Central.
We’ll be using a method called air scouring which pushes compressed air and water through the mains to flush out the natural build-up of sediment.
Works will involve a four-hour interruption to customers. Affected customers will be contacted by mail and SMS before the interruption.
See below for when our cleaning crews will be in your area.
- Maiden Gully – Tuesday 26 May to Thursday 4 June
- Long Gully – Tuesday 26 May to 10 June; and Thursday 2 July
- White Hills – Wednesday 17 June Thursday 25 June to Wednesday 1 July
- East Bendigo – Wednesday 10 June 2026 and Friday 12 June; and Thursday 18 June
- Ascot – Thursday 25 June to Wednesday 1 July
We recommend you turn off your stop tap on the day of the works to prevent sediment entering your pipes.
For more details about water mains cleaning please visit our Connect Coliban page.
Water treatment plant upgrades - Cohuna
- Cohuna
We are upgrading the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant as part of our Water Treatment and Storage Upgrade Program, a $40 million program of upgrades across our service region. Upgrades will include replacing the pump station, electrical upgrades and improvements to water treatment processes at the plant.
Between April and June, we'll be doing site preparation and upgrading underground pipes. We'll be working on weekdays between 7am and 5.30pm.
During 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 using the plant entrance on Cohuna Island Road.
There will be no interruption to your water services as part of these upgrades.
For more information visit connect.coliban.com.au/water-treatment-and-storage-upgrades
Echuca Water Tower
- Echuca
Update Tuesday 26 May 2026
With the Echuca Water Tower no longer part of Echuca’s water supply, we’re preparing for the next stage – the careful and safe removal of the structure. This is a large and complex project, with works expected to start from Tuesday 9 June and continue through to late-November 2026.
Pedestrian exclusion zones, traffic management, and temporary road closures will be used to ensure safety.
If you're passing the tower, you may see signage and additional temporary fencing. Please follow any instructions provided to ensure your safety.
What to expect next?
Initial works will involve the removal of nearby power lines and the installation of additional footings at the base of the tower. A freestanding scaffold structure will then be built to assist with the removal of the tower.
More information
For the latest information, FAQs, and a project timeline visit connect.coliban.com.au/echuca-water-tower.
Contact us on 1300 363 200 or email coliban@coliban.com.au with any questions or feedback you may have.
Blue-green algae detection - Mysia and Dingee
- Mysia and Dingee
We are experiencing poor raw water quality due to blue-green algae being detected in the raw water supply at Mysia and Dingee.
We have increased our water quality testing program to monitor the situation more closely.
Customers in Mysia and Dingee are reminded that the town’s water supply is untreated and not suitable for drinking, food preparation, brushing your teeth or ice-making. It is recommended that pets are not given this water to drink.
For additional blue-green algae water quality information visit Connect Coliban.
Harcourt - Bushfire Bill Relief
- Harcourt
The following support is now available for customers in Harcourt following the bushfires that impacted the community on 9 January 2026.
Bushfire Bill Relief Program
| For urban customers in Harcourt who lost their primary dwelling or business | We have waived our entire bill for the billing period early November 2025 to early February 2026. We will waive our fixed service charges for the billing period early February 2026 to early May 2026 (this means you will only pay for any water used on your property during this time). No action is required. These benefits will be applied automatically for eligible customers. |
| For rural customers in Harcourt who access water from our rural pipeline (and who are billed using a different structure) | Impacted customers in the fire-affected area will receive $450 in bill relief, including a $300 rebate off their current bill (received in February 2026) and a further $150 rebate off their next bill (due to be issued in April 2026). These benefits will be applied automatically for eligible customers. Eligible customers may also be entitled to an additional $500 if their primary dwelling was destroyed by fire. Please contact us if you believe you are eligible for this support. |
| Whole-of-community support | Through our Community Rebates Program, we made a $6,000 contribution to the Harcourt Progress Association rebate to support local recovery efforts. This contribution acknowledges the impact of the Do Not Drink Advisory caused by the fires. |
If you need help or have questions, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Further information is available at www.connect.coliban.com.au/harcourt.
Click here for information about our Coliban Assist program and our support for customers.
The Victorian Government is providing recovery support for people and communities affected by the fires. Click here to learn more about the help and support available.
You can call the Emergency Recovery Hotline every day on 1800 560 760 from 9am to 5pm.