Coliban Water
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Questions raised after sewer overflow
Questions are being raised about the environmental impact of a sewer overflow in Kyneton after torrential rain overwhelmed part of the town’s sewerage network earlier this month. Local resident and river pollution expert David Tiller has called on Coliban Water to release evidence supporting its assurances that the spill posed a low risk to the…
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Call for improved access to water
A group of Mount Alexander Shire locals is petitioning Coliban Water to improve water access from public standpipe taps. Petition organiser Rosemary Sorensen said the shire was well behind other shires in the region when it came to this basic service. “We want Coliban and the council to plan now to make the necessary changes,…
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‘Do not drink Harcourt water’ advisory
Coliban Water, following consultation with the Department of Health, has advised customers in Harcourt to not drink tap water from 11.45am on Saturday, January 10, until further notice. This advice has been issued following the fires in Harcourt on Friday, January 9, which impacted Coliban Water’s ability to safely access a burst water main that may…
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Roo savaged by dog, left to drown
A kangaroo was saved from the Coliban Main Water Channel by wildlife rescuers after it was attacked by an off-leash dog in Elphinstone on March 28. Volunteers from Wildlife Victoria were called to the scene and managed to extract the 70kg male kangaroo from the water channel, before providing medical assistance. He was taken to…
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Glimpse at plant’s future
The Castlemaine community had an opportunity to have its say on plans to upgrade the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant at two public drop-in sessions this month. Feedback from the public acknowledged the need to upgrade the plant to meet the area’s growing population, while ensuring improved wastewater treatment that will continue to benefit Campbells Creek’s…
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River restoration a win-win
A community-backed plan to restore and protect a key section of the Coliban River at Lauriston will take its next steps early in the new year. Over the next four years, the A Healthy Coliban Catchment project will focus on rehabilitating the river’s frontage between Lauriston and Malmsbury reservoirs. Willow removal and revegetation works on…
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Collaborating on fire risk
A range of emergency services have toured Coliban Water’s three main reservoirs as part of fire season preparedness. Representatives from the CFA, police, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Fire Rescue Victoria participated in the tour earlier this month. Coliban Water’s general manager of asset lifecycle, Marsha McMonigle, said it was important to engage with colleagues…
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Planning begins for plant upgrade
The conversation around plans for a vital upgrade of the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant began with two information drop-in sessions in Castlemaine last week. Environmental flows and water quality in Campbells Creek were key discussion points at the sessions hosted by Coliban Water. Planned upgrades to the plant will be carried out in stages, including…
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Holistic grazing workshop open
Local landowners have the opportunity to sign up for a short course in holistic grazing management. The course will assist landowners to improve their skills and knowledge about grazing livestock. It will also include discussions and six visits to various farms, a visit to each participant’s property to develop a plan, and online tutorials. Holistic…
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LICENCE EASED FOR COLIBAN
Coliban Water has won concessions on its operating licence for the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant after challenging Environment Protection Authority requirements at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. A December 2023 EPA approval to amend the licence for the operation of the plant set a ratio of less than one part effluent released from the…
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Coliban to appeal licence
Coliban Water will appeal its new Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant operating licence from the EPA at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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Malmsbury Reservoir bridge under repair
Malmsbury Reservoir’s picturesque access bridge is undergoing a major refurbishment of the heritage-listed structure.