Articles tagged: Barwon Water
Initiative fuels Birregurra’s water-wise win
The Birregurra community has saved more than 40 million litres of water over the past five years thanks to a joint initiative with a local water authority.
Credits are costing farmland
An Irrewarra farmer says water authorities and other agencies should be spending on infrastructure and conservation instead of carbon sequestration.
Biodiversity boost planned near Beech Forest
A new greening project will lead to 80,000 native plants going in the ground on land south-west of Beech Forest.
Residents urging importance of sewer upgrade
“Everybody is waiting with bated breath to see what this report comes out with”.
Region’s storages almost full
Colac Otway’s water storage levels are at almost full capacity, with welcome rain continuing across the region.
Rain boosts storage levels, restrictions lifting
A welcome rise in storage levels will see water restrictions lifted at Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek.
Barwon Water’s price increase lowest in state
Water prices are set to increase across Victoria, with Colac and district prices set to be among the lowest rises.
Colac site will provide free water for farms, facilities
A new program will provide free or low-cost water for farmers impacted by drought conditions, with a site based in Colac.
Otways reservoir reaches 15-year low
The West Barwon Reservoir is currently at a level of 16.3 per cent, its lowest level in almost 15 years.
Bay’s water restrictions increase
Apollo Bay and surrounds will enter Stage Three water restrictions from tomorrow, with the region’s water storages at just one-quarter full.
Water smart program open
Barwon Water customers across the district can apply to replace their top-loading washing machines with a front-loading machine through a residential water saving program.
Water authorities sign new vision
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Barwon Water will focus on improving the health of catchments and waterways across the Barwon region with a new shared vision.
Consultation for Apollo Bay water supply
Apollo Bay and district residents can now have their say on the future of the town’s water supply.
Barwon Water top rank
Colac and district’s water authority has been rated by customers as the best in the Victorian sector.
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.
Water advisory board roles available
Barwon Water is calling for community members to join a customer advisory committee that helps guide the authority’s work.
Colac waste project claims national award
A Colac project turning waste into energy has helped win a national award.
