Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant - April update
- Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant, Epsom
There's lots of work taking place at our Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant at Epsom - as part of our routine operations and also in preparation for large-scale upgrades at the plant in over the next five years. More information about our plant, and all the latest updates, available here.
Maintenance update
We are completing routine works on the sludge tanks and biosolids processing areas. These works will ensure the plant continues to treat wastewater and sewage to the best of its ability.
The works will not significantly change how the plant operates and there will be no interruption to your water or sewer services during the maintenance works. These are due for completion by the end of April.
Odour update
Our efforts to investigate, reduce and monitor odour at the Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant continues, with the repair of minor leaks identified in a number of locations around the plant.
In the coming weeks:
• A new misting system will become operational to help neutralise odour from the ATAD system.
• Two large fans used during the drying process will also be replaced.
• Two biofilter beds will be connected and upgraded to assist with odour management.
You can learn more about the operation of the Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant and how we manage odour here.
We encourage you to call us on 1300 363 200 to report odour. The more that we receive these reports, the more we can build a picture of the areas of our plant which need the most urgent attention.
Our next odour update will be on the 19 April 2024.
Increased truck activity – Trentham
- Trentham
Trentham residents, please be aware that ongoing and frequent water carting is taking place, with truck deliveries to the Trentham Water Treatment Plant on Lagoon Road.
On days when carting is required up to four trucks will make continual deliveries between 7am and 6pm daily to manage operations at our plant.
Traffic management and speed restrictions are in place along Lagoon Road, while there are more heavy vehicles using this unsealed road.
We are also in touch with Hepburn Shire regarding this matter.
Residents may continue to notice water pressure fluctuations and slight changes to the look, taste or odour of their drinking water while we carry out the final commissioning stages of the Trentham Clear Water Storage Project.
We continue to closely monitor our treatment plant to ensure it can keep up with demand.
Drinking water changes - Laanecoorie water supply network
- Laanecoorie, Bealiba, Tarnagulla and Dunolly
Customers in Laanecoorie, Bealiba, Tarnagulla and Dunolly may be noticing a slight change to the taste of their drinking water.
This is due to poor quality raw water entering the Laanecoorie Water Treatment Plant from the Loddon River.
We will continue to monitor the water quality and update customers in these towns as the situation changes.
If you have any questions, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Lockington Booster Pump Station works
- Lockington
We’ve started work on the Lockington Booster Pump Station, which will improve water pressure for Lockington customers.
The pump station will be installed next to the existing high-level tank, at Lockington Water Treatment Plant.
Construction is currently underway on the pump station building and improved access.
Nearby residents may notice works happening at the plant site, including some noise and more vehicles.
Every effort will be made to reduce noise impacts, with work only carried out during daytime hours, and no work being done on weekends.
Once construction is complete, testing and commissioning will take place mid-year, before the booster pump station can be switched on.
We’ll keep nearby residents up to date on progress. If you have any questions, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Echuca Water Tower repairs
- Echuca
As part of our routine inspection of Echuca Water Tower carried out, we have identified loose material on the outside of the tower, within the perimeter of the property, which requires removal and repair.
Temporary fencing has now been erected around the tower and limit access to ensure public safety.
We will be undertaking a risk assessment and short-term works to improve immediate safety, with further inspections planned for mid-May. However, the temporary fencing may be in place for several months as we investigate long-term solutions.
We are working closely with Campaspe Shire and community in the immediate vicinity to ensure they’re aware of this update.
Echuca’s normal drinking water services are not affected and there are no road closures planned at this stage.
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.