Update, Friday 6 May
We will be clearing a blockage in Wirths Tunnel near Youngs Lane in Harcourt North between May and September. This blockage was caused by debris from the Harcourt bushfires being washed into the Coliban Main Channel.
This work will occur during daytime hours and will include removing the temporary bypass put in place to supply water to rural customers, establishing the site ahead of the works and then clearing the debris from the tunnel.
This blockage has been impacting our ability to deliver water to parts of the rural network. Clearing it will help the channel operate at its best at the beginning of the next rural season and remove the need for the bypass pumping.
During the works there may be an increase in noise from machinery helping clear debris. Nearby residents have been notified.
If you use the Leanganook Track near Youngs Lane in north Harcourt may notice an increase in vehicles and machinery near the site. The track will remain open during works. Please take care to follow any signage or instruction when vehicles are in the area.
There is also the potential for odour as we remove the debris and stockpile it near the intersection of Youngs Lane and Leanganook track. We will allow this debris to dry out before removing it and reinstating the area.
If you have any questions or wish to report odour, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Please check this website. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Earlier
We've identified a blockage on the Coliban Main Channel caused by debris from the recent fires in Harcourt.
The blockage was impacting our ability to deliver water to parts of the rural network for irrigation and stock use.
There is no impact to drinking water supplied to urban customers.