On-water recreation access point closures
- Kyneton, Malmsbury and Harcourt North
The following on-water recreation access points remain closed until further notice:
- Upper Coliban Reservoir dam wall access point (off Kyneton-Springhill Road)
- Malmsbury Reservoir access point
Upper Coliban Reservoir has reached capacity and is currently spilling. For safety reasons, boats and other watercraft must not be launched from the dam wall area while spilling is occurring. Boating access remains available via the Premier Mine Road boat ramp.
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 will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if conditions change.
Thank you for helping us keep our waterways safe for everyone.
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 November.
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.
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 in Cohuna will include replacing the pump station, electrical upgrades, and improvements to water treatment processes at the plant.
Between July and September, work will be undertaken on the new powdered activated carbon dosing system, ultraviolet disinfection buildings, and wash water handling facility.
We'll be working on weekdays between 7am and 5.30pm with other low impact works on some Saturdays.
No interruptions are planned as part of these works, but some customers may notice minor pressure fluctuations as testing is carried out.
During the work there may be some noise and dust. Where possible, we'll reduce the dust by wetting down the site. You may also notice more trucks in the area using the plant entrance on Cohuna Island Road.
For more information visit connect.coliban.com.au/water-treatment-and-storage-upgrades
Echuca Water Tower
- Echuca
Updated Tuesday 27 October 2026
The Echuca Water Tower demolition works have been paused at a point where part of the structure can be safely retained.
The immediate safety risks posed by the tower have been addressed. Pausing works at this point has allowed road closures and traffic management arrangements to be removed. Nearby roads reopened on Friday 23 October 2026.
The decision to pause the works was informed by the impacts road closures have on local businesses, residents and visitors. During early engagement, business owners highlighted the importance of the pre-Christmas trading period and the need to minimise disruption during this critical time for Echuca's economy.
By pausing the works and reopening the roads, disruption during the important pre-Christmas period has been removed while providing time to consider the most appropriate long-term outcome for the site.
Following discussions with Council and other stakeholders, if there is no support for retaining part of the structure, Coliban Water will return at a later date to complete the demolition and remove the remaining section of the tower.
Importantly, any remaining works can be completed using a different traffic management approach and equipment, significantly reducing impacts on traffic, local businesses and the broader community.
More information
For the latest information, 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.