Barwon Water
Sewerage system plans could progress
Construction on a town-wide sewerage system at Forrest could begin this decade, pending further work to review options and costs.
Birre water efficiency project
Birregurra residents are putting their water use under the microscope as part of an award-winning partnership with Barwon Water.
Minor changes to water laws
A new water restriction by-law that Barwon Water will adopt, will only have minor amendments to the existing by-law and won’t affect current permanent water saving rules.
Barwon Water employment program applauded
Barwon Water has won a national award for its Aboriginal Employment and Retention Strategy.
Trainee program begins
Two Colac people will take part in a 12-month Barwon Water trainee program where they’ll gain education, support and on-the-job training, while working to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Water plants to get upgrades
Barwon Water is starting an upgrade of its Gellibrand and Forrest water treatment plants, a core promise of the water authority’s 2018-2023 price submission.
Barwon Water wins Victorian award for Aboriginal strategy
A Barwon Water strategy has earned state recognition, winning an excellence award.
Water bodies sign agreement
The signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding has formalised the partnership between the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Barwon Water.