Update: Thursday 11 December
Work is continuing at the Echuca Water Tower since our last update to neighbours on 24 November 2025.
What to expect next
A structural assessment report indicates that the tower remains stable and is currently operating within its structural capacity, however there are signs of ongoing deterioration.
We have obtained external independent engineering advice to inform our approach to managing the tower.
We are currently working on a series of projects to ensure community safety and the continuity of water supply in Echuca. As a result, you may experience some minor variations in water pressure over the coming months.
The projects include:
• Adopting new operating protocols including reducing the volume of water held in the tower.
• Implementing new works and operational approaches across the network to ensure adequate water pressure.
• Working closely with Campaspe Shire Council, CFA, SES, and Victoria Police.
The future of the Echuca Water Tower
It is likely that the tower may need to be demolished in the coming months. This is disappointing, given the history of the tower, however due to this assessment and the expected ongoing deterioration due to its age, we are prioritising and managing the tower’s potential long term safety risks.
We will continue to keep local residents, businesses, and the community up to date as our plans progress.
Further information about the current work is available at Interruptions | Coliban Water or you can call us on 1300 363 200.
We also have additional information and FAQs about Echuca Water Tower available at Echuca Water Tower | Connect Coliban
Thank you for your patience while this work is underway.
Update: Friday 21 November
Work is continuing at the Echuca Water Tower, with the following work to be completed in the next two to three weeks:
- Patching and repairs to the rendered exterior.
- Further structural assessments and surveying to guide longer-term repairs and maintenance.
We will evaluate the ongoing need for scaffolding based on the results of these assessments. We expect the scaffolding will be removed in the coming few months.
Safety signage, additional fencing, and the temporary footpath around the tower will remain in place.
There will be no interruption to your water supply, and we'll be making every effort to minimise noise and disruption.
Update: Friday 14 November
Today we will begin removing the shade cloth attached to the scaffolding at the Echuca Water Tower. There will be additional fencing and a temporary footpath around the tower for pedestrians use.
Additional safety signage is in place alerting the community to beware of any falling debris given the age of the tower.
Previous updates
We are carrying out further maintenance at the Echuca Water Tower.
As part of routine inspections last year, we identified loose material on the outside of the tower requiring removal and repair. Scaffolding has recently been erected around the tower so our team can safely carry out the required work. Temporary fencing remains in place for public safety.
We are working closely with Campaspe Shire and communicating regularly with those in the surrounding area.
There is no impact to Echuca's drinking water supply.
The tower plays a critical role, providing water pressure, via gravity, to the surrounding water network in Echuca. Repairs will be carried out carefully to ensure minimal change to the existing appearance of the tower.
First constructed in 1915, the water tower is a piece of historic infrastructure that requires continual inspections, maintenance and repairs as it ages. We inspect the tower every six months.
More history about the tower can be found here.