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Coliban Water

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 363 200

Address: 37-45 Bridge Street 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.coliban.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Our four reservoirs, Lauriston, Malmsbury, Upper Coliban and Barkers Creek, are now all open to on-water recreation and it’s a great time to visit with the weather warming up and days getting longer. Our reservoirs opened to on-water recreation last year and provide exciting fishing and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors to the Macedon Ranges region. We have been working to improve boat ramp facilities and car parking at Barkers Creek and Upper Coliban reserv...oirs, with funding from the Victorian Fisheries Authority and Better Boating Victoria. We want all our visitors to enjoy on-water recreation and other facilities at our reservoirs. Please respect our reservoirs and follow the regulations to protect water quality, the environment and your safety. Please remember to practice personal hygiene and physical distancing, remaining 1.5 metres from other visitors. More information can be found on our ‘Visiting our reservoirs’ page - https://coliban.com.au/community/visit-our-reservoirs

23.01.2022 We know that this time of year can mean increased financial stress. We are offering free information to Coliban Water customers about how to reduce financial stress and help you feel more in control of your budget. Head along to a free online session on Wednesday 25 Nov for tips and information from Anglicare Victoria, who can help you understand your financial situation, prioritise debt, develop and manage a budget and see what assistance you may be eligible for. https://www.facebook.com/events/352878706057678/

22.01.2022 Face coverings are now mandatory when leaving home - wherever you live in Victoria. Help keep yourself, your family and community safe. To find out more visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/facemask Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.

22.01.2022 We encourage you to check out the WaterAble online event coming up soon to mark International Day of People with Disability on December 3. More details below!

21.01.2022 Don’t miss Tapstar Saves Water. It’s a free 26-minute online theatre performance. Children in our region have been chuckling along with Dripette and Tapstar while learning how to save water. It covers why tap water is best and what happens if the wrong things are put down the sink, toilet or drain. Tapstar is available to stream online until Sunday. https://coliban.com.au/national-water-week

20.01.2022 Want better access to lakes in central Victoria? You’ve got it! New boat ramps at Barkers Creek and Upper Coliban reservoirs are complete and open for busine...ss, and Minister for Fishing and Boating Melissa Horne MP has dropped in to check them out. The waters are chockers after welcome spring rainfall, and now you can launch your tinny at both, completing a Target One Million commitment. Even better, both lakes are part of a group of central Victorian waters to receive Golden Tagged cod and yellas! Ongoing works between us at the VFA, Coliban Water and Better Boating Victoria are providing better access to lakes in the heart of Victoria. Both reservoirs are popular freshwater fisheries and have shared in substantial stockings over the last two years of trout (107,000), Murray cod (36,000) and yellas (77,000). Upper Coliban and Barkers Creek as well as Tullaroop and Lauriston reservoirs are part of the relaunched Golden Tag fishing competition, giving you a chance to land a tagged fish worth up to $10,000 by fishing these reservoirs. At Harcourt’s picturesque Barkers Creek Reservoir you can keep your petrol outboard on the boat but only use electric motors or paddle power. At Upper Coliban a short drive from Kyneton you must have the outboard removed from your boat when launching at the ramp off Premier Mine Rd, and only electric or paddle power can be used. Both reservoirs have better vehicle access as part of the $250,000 program, and more car parking is on the way at Upper Coliban. And of course, canoes, kayaks and car-toppers are still more than welcome at both! #target1million #centralvictoria Maree Edwards MP Mary-Anne Thomas MP VRFish Coliban Water

20.01.2022 It takes over 3 litres of water to produce 1 litre of bottled water. Water is a precious resource that should be preserved not wasted. Be smart, #Choosetap

19.01.2022 There are 35,000 sewer maintaince holes across our region. If you happen to come across one with a broken lid, one that moves under the foot or is not in place, please contact us on 1300 COLIBAN

19.01.2022 Our Managing Director Damian Wells welcomed Melissa Horne MP, Mary-Anne Thomas MP, Maree Edwards MP, Victorian Fisheries Authority, Kyneton Angling Club and Castlemaine Angling Club to Barkers Creek and Upper Coliban reservoirs yesterday. Our boat ramp and car parking facilities at both reservoirs have been upgraded with funding from the VFA and Better Boating Victoria. We worked in partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung on the new boat ramp at Premier Mine Road as it’s an area... of significant cultural heritage. Contractors from Djandak, the commercial arm of Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, were engaged to work on the upgrade. As well as improved access for on-water recreation, people have another great reason to visit our reservoirs. Yesterday the VFA released tagged Murray cod into our reservoirs as part its Golden Tag competition. If you land a fish with a golden tag you could win up to $10,000. The competition and the opening of our reservoirs to on-water recreation are part of the Victorian Government’s Target One Million commitment, to get more people fishing, more often. We want all our visitors to enjoy on-water recreation and the other facilities at our reservoirs. Please respect our reservoirs and follow the regulations to protect water quality, the environment and your safety, and remember to practice personal hygiene and physical distancing, remaining 1.5 metres from other visitors. Information on visiting our reservoirs can be found on our website - https://coliban.com.au/community/visit-our-reservoirs

18.01.2022 Sewer main overflow, Kyneton Tree roots have caused a blockage on a 300mm sewer main in Campaspe Crescent Kyneton this evening. Approximately 50-100 kilolitres of wastewater has overflowed into the Campaspe River.... The blockage has been cleared, and clean up and disinfection is underway at the site. Signage has been put in place and the overflow has been reported to the EPA. Visit: https://coliban.com.au/interruptions

18.01.2022 No joke! Send us a video or photos of your school water saving initiatives by 1 April 2021 and we will set one lucky winning school up with SWEP membership.

17.01.2022 Notice anything different about your water account? We’ve recently transitioned to a new customer support and billing system and the bills have changed slightly. Your old account number is now being phased out. You’ll need to start using your new reference number on the back of the account to pay your bill, and it’s really important you update this in your online banking. If you have any questions about your bill please contact us on 1300 363 200 or visit our website.

17.01.2022 By keeping outdoor gatherings to 10 people, we help minimise the number of people who could catch and spread coronavirus. Smaller catch-ups help keep us on top of this virus. Victoria, let's stay safe and stay open. Go to coronavirus.vic.gov.au... Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne. See more

17.01.2022 Today is World Engineering Day! We’ve had two new Graduate Engineers join our team in the past month and we're excited to have them on board. We also have a new Project Engineer due to start with us soon. Our engineers get to collaborate on some pretty cool projects - like the current Echuca West Tanks project which features construction of two glass-fused steel tanks to provide the Echuca West region with future security of supply. Keep an eye on careers.vic and Seek for our current job vacancies. #worldengineersday

17.01.2022 A leaking tap can cost you thousands of dollars. It really is money down the drain! Check your taps and have them repaired.

15.01.2022 Echuca and Rochester customers There are some important changes planned for later this week to standpipes in Sutton Street, Echuca and Campaspe Street, Rochester. The ownership and operation will change from Campaspe Shire Council to Coliban Water. If you plan on using one of these standpipes after Thursday 1 October 2020, you will need to register as a water carter and purchase an Avdata key. More on our website www.coliban.com.au under Planned Works and Interruptions.

15.01.2022 Doing an hour of moderate to hard exercise? You can lose between 1-2 litres of water in sweat. Keep hydrated, Be smart #choosetap http://ow.ly/Szrp30q9R7M

15.01.2022 Struggling with your finances? We have partnered with Anglicare Victoria to deliver the Stay Afloat program. Addressing your financial wellness can help minimise your debt and put systems in place to help you manage your finances. Please contact us to have a confidential discussion about how we can best support you to manage your account.

15.01.2022 We are excited to announce we will be teaming up with water educators from across the state to bring you the National Water Week Online Learning Festival, 19 25 October 2020. You can expect informative presentations, Book Week resources and an on-demand theatre show. There will also be water-themed story times, experiments and mindfulness videos. Register your interest and you will be emailed the program of events in early Term 4. Whether your students are in the classr...oom or remote learning you won’t want to miss this! Register link: https://forms.coliban.com.au/forms/view.php?id=122483

14.01.2022 Your latest water account will look a little different. Your old account number is now being phased out. You’ll need to start using your new reference number on the back of the account to pay your bill, and it’s really important you update this in your online banking. Visit coliban.com.au to find out more.

14.01.2022 You might notice your latest water bill looks a little different. This is because we have transitioned to a new billing and customer support system. There are changes to your account number, reference number and ways to pay. Your old account number is now being phased out. In the future you’ll need to start using your new reference number on the back of the account to pay your bill, and it’s really important you update this in your online banking. There’s also no usage graph on the first bill, but don’t worry it will be there next billing cycle. If you have any questions about your usage please call 1300 363 200.

14.01.2022 Up, up and away. Wednesday was a great day for the Cohuna community as we passed the airfield licence onto the Lions Club of Cohuna for the next 20 years All the details here https://coliban.com.au/and-away

13.01.2022 Your latest water account might look slightly different to your previous bills. That’s because we have transitioned to a new customer support and billing system. When paying online, you’ll now use your reference number on the back of the account to pay your bill, not your account number. It’s really important you update this in your online banking. If you have any questions about your account please contact us on 1300 363 200.

13.01.2022 We have partnered with @AnglicareVic to deliver the Stay Afloat program. Addressing your financial wellness can help minimise your debt & put systems in place to help you manage your finances. Please contact us to have a confidential discussion about how we can best support you.

12.01.2022 Received a text message from us lately? We have recently started a new SMS service to provide you with a friendly reminder ahead of your water bill due date. Rest assured this SMS is a genuine message from Coliban Water. We will never ask for your personal information via text message. The SMS provides a phone number to reach our Account Solutions Team directly on 03 5434 1308. They are trained and ready to assist you with payment options and flexibility. There’s also more information available on our website https://coliban.com.au/paying-your-acc/payment-difficulties as well as a handy link on our home page on how to pay your bill.

12.01.2022 We’ll be doing some work under the Midland Highway, south of the McSwain Road roundabout at Echuca today. We’re repairing a leaking sewer under the road, out the front of the Caltex Service Station. Traffic management will be in place, and we expect the leak to be fixed by Friday evening.... We don’t expect any impact to local services or the environment.

12.01.2022 Need to get tested for coronavirus but worried about missing work? Help is available. A $300 payment will be provided for workers who miss out on wages because they need to stay home. If you test positive or are a close contact of someone who does, a further $1500 is available. Staying Apart Keeps Us Together Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.

11.01.2022 Rubbish, tissues and other household items cause havoc in our sewers, blocking pipes and causing bursts. Remember to only flush the 3 Ps; pee, poo and toilet paper. It's really that simple.

11.01.2022 Worried about paying your bills? We have partnered with Anglicare Victoria to offer the Stay Afloat financial wellness program. It is designed to reduce financial stress by giving you the support you need. https://coliban.com.au/stay-afloat-financial-wellness-progr

10.01.2022 Make sure your hand-held hose is leak free and fitted with a trigger nozzle. Remember, permanent water saving rules apply all year round.

08.01.2022 The Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program has officially kicked off for 2021 and we’re proud to have three Coliban Water staff taking part this year! Hannah Cook from our Account Solutions Team, Mihaela Kovacic from our Information and Systems Team and Alice Rowbottom from our Corporate Communications Team. The group gathered last Friday for the first time. We’re also lucky that our current participants in the program are supported by the previous graduates at Coliban Water. Congratulations to LEAD Loddon Murray for their success in maintaining and growing the program despite the challenges of 2020 and early 2021. We wish the 2021 group a rewarding and positive year of learning! We look forward to seeing them out and about in our communities.

08.01.2022 We have posted an update on our website on the operations at our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant. Lagoon volume at our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant is currently at 87 per cent and the plant continues to operate normally, within compliance conditions of our EPA licence for water quality and river flow dilution. We received 16 millimetres of rain on Wednesday 11 November 2020 and our plant managed the resulting inflows with no significant impact on our lagoon levels. ... From next week, we will be carrying out routine desludging works on our Trade Waste lagoon. Sludge (or biosolids) is the by-product of the treatment process and desludging is carried out every two to three years to ensure our lagoons continue to operate efficiently. Please see our website for further details - bit.ly/3dfDjTU

08.01.2022 An update for our rural customers: This year’s rural season is underway after starting later than usual because of the October rain. This year there is a 100 per cent allocation for the 10th year in a row. If you need to make a rural water order, phone us on 1300 761 738 with your property ID number handy. You can place orders between 7am and 2.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. We require 48 hours’ notice or two working days.

08.01.2022 We know that 2020 has been a difficult year for many people in our community and we are proud to once again support Anglicare Victoria’s Toy and Food Appeal, which helps make Christmas special for Victoria’s most vulnerable children. Last year our staff donated gifts for the appeal which we collected at our office and then delivered to Anglicare Victoria. This year is a bit different, and because of the current climate, the appeal is being run online. Anglicare Victoria is s...eeking financial donations instead of physical donations of a toy or food. We’ve been chatting to our staff about this year’s appeal, and we hope the community will get behind it too, for those in a position to help. If you donate, you can let Anglicare Victoria know if you’d like the money to be used for a toy or meal. You can also donate over the phone if you prefer. The Appeal runs until December 18. To get involved visit:https://www.anglicarevic.org.au//anglicare-victoria-toy-a/

07.01.2022 A million single-use plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute. Make an environmentally sustainable choice, Choose Tap.

06.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. Our staff took part in walks in Bendigo and Castlemaine to mark the day and demonstrate our support towards the prevention of violence. There are many other activities and events planned as part of the 16 Days of Activism on the Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence page. ... #EndFamilyViolence #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #16days #orangetheworld

06.01.2022 It just makes cents #ChooseTap Calculations are based on consuming 1 x 600ml bottle of water each day over a year, at an average price of $2.53 per 600ml single use bottle and $0.08 per 600ml refill. @ChooseTap

06.01.2022 Visit our website to find out how you can manage your water account during the coronavirus pandemic. We are here to support all our customers with flexible payment plans and tailored support solutions. www.coliban.com.au

05.01.2022 Face coverings are now mandatory when leaving home - wherever you live in Victoria. This will help protect you, your family and every single Victorian. For more information and instructions on how to make your own mask, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/language

04.01.2022 We'll be at Lake Weeroona next Tuesday from 10am to 11am, near the playground, to host an information session about our current water mains cleaning program. It's for Bendigo and surrounding towns. No need to register in advance we hope to see you there!

02.01.2022 We have posted an update on our website on the operations at our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant. Our lagoon volume is currently at 81 per cent and we are releasing less than one megalitre a day of tertiary treated Class B to the Campaspe River. We started irrigating onsite this week and expect releases to the river to cease within the next two weeks if the outlook continues to be dry.... Please see our website for further details - bit.ly/3dfDjTU

02.01.2022 Need to get tested for coronavirus but worried about missing work? Help is available. A $450 payment will be provided for workers who miss out on wages because they need to stay home. If you test positive or are a close contact of someone who does, a further $1500 is available. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translations

02.01.2022 Our website has a wide range of useful information and forms such as updating your details, information for financial hardship and other billing information. You can also estimate your water usage or apply for a concession. Jump online and save time and energy with the information at your fingertips.

01.01.2022 Do you know the permanent water saving rules? Remember watering systems can be used for residential or commercial gardens on any day between 6pm and 10am. More here https://coliban.com.au//your-/permanent-water-saving-rules

01.01.2022 Our website has a range of useful information & forms such as updating your details, information for financial hardship & other billing information. You can also estimate your water usage or apply for a concession. Jump online & save time with the information at your fingertips.