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
Commissioning works – Spring Gully Reservoir
- Spring Gully
We will be commissioning the new recycled water storage tank at Spring Gully Reservoir between 8 July and 17 August.
During this work, nearby residents may notice additional extra traffic.
Services will not be affected during this period.
Once operational, the 2-megalitre tank will store Class A recycled water supplied from our Recycled Water Factory at the Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant in Epsom.
It will also increase storage capacity and reliability across our recycled water network.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 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.
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.