Blue-green algae - Upper Coliban Reservoir
- Upper Coliban Reservoir
Due to increased levels of blue-green algae in the water, Upper Coliban Reservoir is now closed for on-water recreation.
The use of kayaks, canoes and small portable craft is not permitted.
Please avoid making contact with the water. The water is unsafe for humans or animals to consume. Due to this we also advise against shoreline fishing at this time.
We have increased our water quality testing program to monitor the situation more closely.
For more information on blue-green algae and water quality, visit connect.coliban.com.au/water-you-can-trust/bga-and-your-water
Planned water supply interruption - Kyneton
- Kyneton
Our crews will be carrying out work on the water main in High Street, Kyneton on Thursday 17 April from 9am to 2pm.
This work will result in a planned water supply interruption for some customers in the area - these impacted customers have been notified directly.
Minor traffic management will be in place.
Old water tower removal - Pyramid Hill
- Pyramid Hill
We're carrying out work at the Pyramid Hill Water Tower site on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April. This site is located on Railway Avenue, Pyramid Hill and is just south of the Pyramid Hill Water Treatment Plant.
Work will involve removing the old water tower structure, which is no longer in use. The site hosts a newer, larger water tower that stores and supplies water to the town - this water tower will remain in place.
Removal of the old, disused water tower will not cause any water supply disruptions for customers. Your water remains safe to drink.
Noise and dust from the site during removal of the old tower will be kept to a minimum. Pyramid Hill residents may see some machinery at the site during the works.
This tower removal is part of a larger program of works we're carrying out across our region to remove decommissioned and disused assets to create safer work sites for our crews and contractors.
Pipeline construction – Maiden Gully to Marong
- Maiden Gully
Work to install the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline continues with the five kilometre section of sewer main and water pipeline along the Calder Highway west of the Maiden Gully Shopping Centre commencing this week.
In April we’ll be working in the roadway median between Monsants Road and Beckhams Road and there will be traffic management in place along the service road between Beckhams Road and McNamara Drive. We’ll be aiming to keep any interruptions to a minimum.
For further project information visit connect.coliban.com.au/maiden-gully-marong-pipeline
Inspections and soil testing - Various locations
- Various locations Rural Supply Network
From Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April we will be completing inspections and soil testing at 40 locations across our rural supply network.
This work is being conducted on our behalf by geotechnical experts, GTS, to understand rural pipeline alignments and local ground conditions. It is part of a broader program underway to improve the efficiency of our rural supply network.
No access to private property will be required. However, you may see the GTS team working on roadsides if you are in the area. Please take care and follow any traffic management in place.
You can read more about the project here or call us on 1300 363 200 if you have any questions.