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.
Recent wet weather has meant a small delay in the tank's final constructions works.
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.
Following construction works, commissioning works will begin in August.
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.
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 Friday 24 July 2026
With the Echuca Water Tower no longer part of the town’s water supply, we have moved to the next stage - the careful and safe removal of the structure. This is a large and complex project. Works began on Tuesday 9 June and are expected to continue through to late-November 2026.
Because of the tower’s location, temporary road closures are required and in place on parts of High Street and Pakenham Street near the site. These closures began Monday 15 June and are expected to remain in place until late-November.
Works are being carried out Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, and occasionally on Saturdays between 7am and 3pm.
Pedestrian exclusion zones, traffic management, and temporary road closures are in place to ensure safety.
If you're passing the tower, you may see road closures, signage and temporary fencing. Please follow any instructions provided to ensure your safety.
What to expect next?
Initial works have involved building a freestanding scaffold structure to assist with the removal of the tower. The external scaffold structure is now complete and has reached the top of the tower. Internal scaffold and supports have also been installed.
Next steps will be to remove the steel roof structure and the external ladder. Following this the concrete core drilling and cutting will begin.
The tower will be deconstructed using a crane and concrete cutting techniques to carefully dismantle the tower in sections. Each section will be lowered safely to the ground for removal. The lower two levels of the tower will then be demolished and removed.
Foundation removal and site reinstatement works will follow.
We are limiting noise, dust, and inconvenience wherever possible, while keeping our team, contractors, and the community safe.
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.
Coliban Main Channel blockage - Sedgwick
- Coliban Main Channel, Sedgwick
Update, Thursday 16 July
We have been carrying out works to clear a blockage in Wirths Tunnel near Youngs Lane in Harcourt North. This blockage was caused by debris from the Harcourt bushfires being washed into the Coliban Main Channel.
The main blockage has now been cleared. Crews are continuing to remove remaining debris from the tunnel to restore normal operations and improve system performance ahead of the next rural season.
Debris removed from the tunnel has been stockpiled near the intersection of Youngs Lane and Leanganook Track. This material will be removed from the area, with full site reinstatement to follow when weather conditions permit.
Work will continue during daylight hours, and nearby residents have been notified.
You may still notice some noise from machinery and an increase in traffic movements as crews complete the remaining clean up.
If you use the Leanganook Track near Youngs Lane, you may notice increased vehicle and machinery movements near the site. The track will remain open during works. Please take care and follow any signage or instructions when travelling through the area.
If you have any questions, please call us on 1300 363 200.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused during the works.
Earlier
We've identified a blockage on the Coliban Main Channel caused by debris from the recent fires in Harcourt.
The blockage was impacting our ability to deliver water to parts of the rural network for irrigation and stock use.
There is no impact to drinking water supplied to urban customers.