Lauriston Reservoir

  • A 'lunar landscape'

    Fancy a bit of recreation on the Lauriston Reservoir in your tinny or kayak? You’ll have to navigate a “lunar landscape” to reach the water first, local fishermen say. David Taylor is among a group of reservoir users critical of a boat ramp that was supposedly designed to enable on-water recreation. “When the government and…

  • On-water access

    On-water access

    Residents are seeking reassurance on water quality and safety as the state government prepares to open on-water access for Coliban Water’s Kyneton catchment from August 1. For the first time, kayaks, canoes and small craft with electric motors will be permitted for recreational use at Malmsbury, Lauriston and Upper Coliban reservoirs. The new access comes…