Barwon Water
Treatment plant upgrade improves efficiency
A new water treatment plant at Gellibrand is taking shape, and is set to be more efficient and bushfire-tough.
Treated water for town
A long-term water supply has been secured for Birregurra, with the town now connected to Colac’s system.
Forrest treatment plant to improve water quality
Barwon Water says Forrest’s new $8.75-million water-treatment plant is operational, aiming to improve water quality and increase local water security.
Birregurra-Colac pipeline complete
A 19-kilometre underground pipeline connecting Birregurra to Colac’s water supply is complete.
Retirement time for Peter
In preparation for his first day of work at the local water authority more than 44 years ago, a 17-year-old Peter Brown went out and purchased an alarm clock.
Barwon Water’s infrastructure investment
Investing in a new pipeline linking Birregurra to Colac’s water supply, upgrading Colac Reclamation Plant and finalising a renewable-energy deal with the Mount Gellibrand windfarm, were among highlights of Barwon Water’s 2022-23 Annual Report.
Campaigner welcomes Barwon Downs borefield closure
After 45 years of campaigning, Kawarren’s Malcolm Gardiner says he believes that without persistent lobbying from concerned community members, the Barwon Downs borefield would still be operating today.
Pipeline work impacting road
Construction of the 19-kilometre underground pipeline linking Colac’s water supply to the Birregurra township and Geelong’s water supply is continuing, with works impacting travellers on the Colac-Lorne Road until mid-December.