Water appearance - Maldon
- Maldon
We are aware that some customers in Maldon are experiencing white, milky or cloudy-looking water.
This was caused by air entering the water network due to a faulty valve at the water pump station. The faulty valve has now been replaced.
Our crews are systematically flushing water through the network to clear any remaining air. This work involves releasing water through nearby fire hydrants.
Your water remains safe to drink.
White or cloudy water can be caused by small air bubbles in the water. These bubbles are harmless.
To check if air is causing the cloudiness, fill a glass from your cold water tap and leave it to stand for a few minutes. If the water clears from the bottom up, the cloudiness was caused by air in the water.
In some cases, running your tap for a couple of minutes may help clear the issue.
While the source of the issue has been rectified, it may take a number of days for all remaining air to be removed from the network and for conditions to fully return to normal.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank customers for their patience while this work continues.
For updates, please continue to check this webpage.
Sewer spill - Echuca
- Echuca
Update, 5pm 17 July
We have completed road repairs on Ogilvie Avenue following a sewer main burst on Thursday evening.
Thank you to the local community for your patience during these works.
Update, 7.25am 17 July
The burst sewer main on Ogilvie Avenue has been repaired.
One lane of Ogilvie Avenue will remain closed until the road is repaired.
Our Environmental Response Officer has attended the site, and the spill has been reported to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria.
Sewer spills and other faults and emergencies can be reported at any time by calling us on 1300 363 200.
Earlier - 8pm, 16 July
A burst sewer main has caused a sewer spill at Ogilvie Avenue, Echuca, adjacent to the Campaspe River.
We have crews onsite working on a repair.
Traffic management is in place with one lane of Ogilvie Avenue currently closed.
Normal sewer services have not been impacted.
Upper Coliban Reservoir – access point closure
- Kyneton South
Upper Coliban Reservoir has reached capacity and is expected to begin spilling from Friday 17 July.
To help keep the community safe, the dam wall access point off Kyneton-Springhill Road is now closed.
For your safety, boats and other watercraft must not be launched from the dam wall area while spilling is occurring.
On-water recreation and boating can continue to be accessed via the Premier Mine Road boat ramp.
We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if there are any changes.
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 thank the community for helping keep this area safe while the reservoir is spilling.
Commissioning works – Spring Gully Reservoir
- Spring Gully
We will be commissioning the new recycled water storage tank at Spring Gully Reservoir between 8 and 25 July.
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.
Sewer main burst - Bendigo
- Bendigo Creek near Lily Street
Bendigo Creek sewer pipe damage – repairs complete!
After heavy rain during the week commencing Monday 29 June, high creek flows damaged sewer pipes that had been exposed during construction work in the creek.
The force of the water was so strong it dislodged the pipes.
Despite the damage, our teams worked around the clock to keep sewer services running for customers whose used water flows through these pipes on its way to the Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant.
In challenging conditions, our teams installed a temporary bypass, worked safely around power lines to lift excavation equipment and debris into and out of the creek, and quickly completed the repairs. Careful planning, expertise, and teamwork helped the job progress quickly, smoothly, and safely.
We're pleased to confirm the repairs are complete, the trench has been capped with concrete, and this section of our underground pipe network is operating as normal.
The City of Greater Bendigo can now resume work on the Bendigo Low Line project.
Thank you to the local community for your patience and for helping keep the work area clear.
This incident highlights the important work that happens behind the scenes every day to keep water and sewer services flowing in the Coliban Water region - often without our customers ever noticing.
EARLIER
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.