Statement from the Managing Director, Damian Wells
In November 2019, Coliban Water was charged by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria for alleged breaches of the Environment Protection Act 1970 in relation to the operation of the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant. We pleaded guilty and respect the decision of the court yesterday to order us to fund $150,000 towards local creek restoration works.
We recognise what happened in 2019 was unacceptable, and we are sorry for the impacts we had on downstream landowners, and the environment.
In response to the operational shortcomings at the water reclamation plant, we have fast tracked a $17 million investment to upgrade the plant, with the Kyneton Solutions Project that is currently underway.
The project will deliver a sustainable water reuse scheme that will help protect the Campaspe River, support local businesses and agriculture and serve the growing Kyneton community until 2040. More details on this project can be found on our website project page – www.coliban.com.au/kyneton-solutions-project
Last updated on 03 Mar 2021