Commissioning works – Spring Gully Reservoir
- Spring Gully
We have starting works to commission the new recycled water storage tank at Spring Gully Reservoir from 8 to 25 July.
During commissioning works, nearby residents may notice some extra traffic.
There will be no impact to services during this time.
When operational, this 2-megalitre tank will hold Class A recycled water supplied from our Recycled Water Factory at the Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant in Epsom.
It will also provide additionally storage and reliability for out recycled water network.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Internet disruption - Coliban Water region
- Coliban Water region
We are currently experiencing ongoing problems with our internet connections due to an issue with our third-party service provider.
At this stage, our customer contact channels are working. However, there is potential for intermittent interruptions, delays, or congestion when trying to phone us on 1300 363 200, email us, or when using online forms on www.coliban.com.au until the issue is resolved.
We ask for your patience if this occurs.
There is currently no impact to water and sewer services as a result of this issue.
We will provide further updates.
Sewer main burst - Bendigo
- Bendigo Creek near Lily Street
In Bendigo our water and sewer infrastructure is located underground, with some sewer pipes located alongside Bendigo Creek.
Recent construction work removed sections of the creek's surface near Lily Street, exposing this pipework.
Heavy rain and high creek flows over the past week dislodged the exposed pipes, causing a spill.
Advice for residents and businesses in the area:
- Sewer and water services are not affected.
- Pedestrians should avoid the creek and nearby pathways while repair work is underway. The footbridge near the worksite will remain closed until further notice.
We will continue to provide regular updates. If you have specific questions, please call us on 1300 363 200.
We apologise for any inconvenience and will make every effort to complete repairs quickly and minimise noise, odour, and vehicle movements.
Update: Friday 10 July
For your safety, please do not enter Bendigo Creek or the surrounding pathways near Lily Street while cranes are being used to lift excavators and other machinery.
If you are in the area, you can stay safe by following all signs and directions from the construction team.
A small crew will return next week to complete a general site clean-up and final tests.
Update: Thursday 9 July
Sewer pipes damaged during last week’s wet weather have been repaired and reconnected to the network.
Today, the temporary bypass pump will be removed and the trench within the creek backfilled and capped with concrete. The City of Greater Bendigo will then be able to resume their work on the Bendigo Low Line project.
Cranes will be back onsite tomorrow to remove earth moving equipment.
Members of the public should continue to avoid the Bendigo Creek and nearby pathways around Lily Street, particularly while cranes are operating. Please follow all signage and directions from the construction team.
We will share another update tomorrow.
Update: Monday 6 July
For your safety, please do not enter Bendigo Creek or the surrounding pathways near Lily Street while work is underway to repair sewer pipes that were damaged during recent wet weather.
If you are in the area, you can stay safe by following all signs and directions from the construction team.
Over the weekend, contractors used excavators and other machinery to remove the dislodged pipes and debris. Work starts today to relay and reconnect the pipes to the sewer network.
Coliban Water and Council contractors will remain onsite throughout the week.
We will provide another update later this week.
Update: Saturday 4 July
- A temporary bypass has been installed, and sewer flows will be diverted into an adjacent pipeline until repairs are complete.
- Parking between 133 and 157 Creek Street South can resume today.
- Contractors will be onsite for the remainder of the weekend. Excavators are being lifted into the creek to clear debris.
- We expect work to repair the dislodged section of pipe to start on Monday.
Update: Friday 3 July
- Repairs are now underway. Today, the sewer will be diverted into an adjacent pipeline and a temporary bypass pump installed.
- The bypass pump will be located opposite 157 Creek Street South. A hose will extend from the pump along the creek fenceline before entering an access chamber opposite 133 Creek Street South.
- The pump will then operate intermittently until the damaged section of pipe is repaired and reconnected.
Water mains cleaning – Bendigo suburbs
- Multiple suburbs in Bendigo
From Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July we will be flushing water mains in the Bendigo area between 8pm and 4am.
This will involve using street hydrants to ‘flush’ the pipes with high flows to remove the natural build-up of sediment and flush it out.
We are completing this work at night to minimise impact to customers. You are not required to turn off your stop-tap for flushing works.
If you notice your water looks cloudy after the cleaning, please run your taps for a few minutes until the water runs clear.
Use the map below to see when water mains near you will be cleaned. Just click on the black lines near your property to see the dates and times.
For more details about water mains cleaning please visit our Connect Coliban page.
Planned water main shutdown - Kangaroo Flat
- Kangaroo Flat
We will complete a temporary shutdown of a water main in Wesley Street and Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat on Thursday 9 July from 10am to 3pm.
This shutdown will allow water main works to take place in Lockwood Road.
Impacted customers have been notified. We recommend you store sufficient water for your day’s need prior to the shutdown.
When supply is restored, customers will need to run your taps for a period of time until the water becomes clear.
Minor traffic management will be in place.