Water

  • Landowners waiting for wastewater plan result

    OTWAYS landowners who have been unable to gain permits to build on their properties since 2012 should know by mid-year if a new wastewater plan will help them.

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  • Colac businesses start water study

    THREE major Colac businesses will study how they can cut water use, thanks to a State Government grant.

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  • Authority allocates $7M for Colac plant upgrade

    BARWON Water will spend $39 million on capital works during the next five years, including a $7-million upgrade of Colac’s sewage treatment plant.

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  • Scientists warn of water contamination

    SCIENTISTS have warned Colac district residents of potential waterways contamination due to soil acidification.

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  • Colac soaks up five Olympic pools

    COLAC’S water use has surged in this week’s scorching heat, with the city using more than five Olympic swimming pools of water each day.

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  • Red tape hurting economy

    AN Otways business owner says a “crazy” building permit process is preventing growth and hurting the Colac district economy.

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  • Water concerns stop Otways developments

    A WATER authority is stopping people from building in the Otways, in a move to protect Warrnambool’s water supply.

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  • Lake rises but needs more rain

    LAKE Colac’s water level has risen 13 centimetres in the past two months.

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