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24.01.2022 Did you know that approximately 1,440 single-use plastic bottles are sent to landfill every minute in Australia? There’s a simple thing we can all do to help reduce plastic waste - Choose Tap! And now it’s easier than ever, with four new water water fountains installed across the Hobsons Bay area BYO bottle and stay hydrated while you’re out and about use the tap-finder to find a fountain near you https://bit.ly/338WNpi... #hobsonsbay #ChooseTap

23.01.2022 Not all heroes wear capes If you spot a problem in your neighbourhood, you can be a community legend, by reporting it quickly and easily using the Snap Send Solve App. Snap a photo ... Send it off And our friends at SnapSendSolve will alert the right authority to get it fixed asap!

23.01.2022 Is your garden summer ready? There are a variety of ways to help plants cope during heatwaves that don’t involve simply keeping the taps on. Here are some tricks to being a water-smart gardener: https://bit.ly/2Y3ii8c

22.01.2022 Detox Your Home is back! Our friends at Sustainability Victoria are delighted to bring back Detox Your Home events around our communities. Get rid of toxic household chemicals, such as cleaning products, pool chemicals, and weed killer, by safely disposing them for free. The first event is happening in Altona tomorrow morning at 9am. To register or for more information visit https://bit.ly/2Un9I26

22.01.2022 "The future is unlimited", says Brock, Strategic Projects Officer. We’ve recently started using augmented reality so that we can continue to perform critical tasks safely in the field, under current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. The hands-free augmented reality headsets allows one of our field workers to deliver real time footage to an entire team working from home, enabling them to virtually assist with works.

21.01.2022 There is a planned outage of some services on our website from 6.30am until 1pm today. Customers will not be able to access, MyAccount, Property+, Change of Tenancy, and the Outage Map during this time.

21.01.2022 0 cases for 27 days - Keep going Victoria! Everything we're doing is keeping us on top of the virus. Let's keep our masks on indoors.... Keep catching up outdoors. Keep washing our hands and keeping our distance. Keep getting tested if we have any symptoms. And keep looking out for each other. Victoria, let's stay safe and stay open. For more information, go to https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

21.01.2022 Our Chief Information Officer, Jennifer Rebeiro, has been recognised as one of Australia's top 50 senior technology and digital executives, on the CIO50 List for Business Innovation and Leadership 2020. Jennifer was nominated for her holistic and integrated approach in transforming City West Water's technology capability over the past two years. The CIO50 list celebrates the achievements of Australia's top 50 senior technology and digital executives - congratulations Jennife...r! Read more: https://bit.ly/38Zi48L

20.01.2022 It's going to be another hot one, and a perfect day for the beach If you are out and about, don't forget your water bottle. Refilling your bottle keeps our oceans and waterways clean. #choosetap #tapwater #reusable #survivetheheat

20.01.2022 This week we celebrate National NAIDOC week, the history, culture and achievements of First Nations people. This year's theme, Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Water is very special to First Nations people. Did you know that Traditional Owners of the land have different words for water?... To celebrate the diversity of language and culture of the Traditional Owners within our service area, we're sharing the word used for water by the Waddawurrung, Boonwurrung, and Woiwurrung people. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

20.01.2022 City West and Western Water have welcomed the news of the formation of Greater Western Water from 1 July 2021. Joining as one will strengthen our ability to support the growing demand for infrastructure and services in the west, and ensure we continue to meet our customers’ expectations. Importantly, there will be no job losses as staff move to the new water corporation, which will also create jobs and significantly reduce household water bills into the future. With the popu...lation of our neighbouring service areas expected to double over the next 30 years, City West Water’s Managing Director Maree Lang said, The integration will lead to strong service outcomes, more secure water availability and high quality and more affordable water services for customers living and working in these communities. Read more: http://bit.ly/NewWaterCorporation

19.01.2022 Happy Diwali Diwali is a festival that is celebrated around the world and acknowledges the awareness of the inner light", and is the festival of new beginnings. For everyone who is celebrating, we wish you a wonderful day.

18.01.2022 A new normal The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that we live, and while things are starting to get back to something more familiar, we know that the way we deliver essential services will be forever changed. Amanda Smith, General Manager of Infrastructure and Delivery, talks to Trenchless Australasia about how City West Water adapted technologies and practices, and worked with our delivery partners, to ensure staff, customers and community were safe, while still getting the job done.

15.01.2022 Life-giving art We're delighted to announce the first of our Community Sponsorship Grants for 2021, Weaving Sustainable Waterways. The unique project, developed in collaboration with the Footscray Community Arts Centre, Science Gallery Melbourne, and Boon Wurrung artist Mitch Mahoney, will breathe a new sense of life and connectivity to the Maribynong River.... Weaving Sustainable Waterways will combine revegetation initiatives and community art marking to, "increase local biodiversity and reconnect local communities with indigenous culture and sustainable practices", says Mitch, who will lead the project from February to April 2021.

15.01.2022 We're proud to support events and organisations through our community sponsorship program. Since 2015 we have supported the African Music and Cultural Festival, a large scale, one-day event celebrating culture, music, dance and delicious food from this incredible part of the world. We are extremely grateful for our partnership with City West Water who, over the past five years, has supported our festival day through a community sponsorship grant. The grants have been a huge ...benefit and have helped us to achieve our goal of running a sustainable event that celebrates culture and contributes to community cohesiveness. - Vice Chair, Uche Njoku. The current round of community sponsorship is now open, and we're encouraging organisations with events planned from January to June 2021 to apply. Applications close 30 September 2020. For more info or to apply: https://bit.ly/3bnbI24 Image Credit: AMCF

14.01.2022 Our teams are always working to keep services running for homes, neighbourhoods, businesses, and communities. This week, you’ll find us upgrading our sewer and water networks in the following areas: Water mains Billingham Rd, Deer Park Charles St, Abbotsford... Civic Pde, Altona Crimea St, Burnley Glengala Rd, Sunshine Hinkins St, Moonee Ponds Nicholson St, Carlton Queens Ave, Ascot Vale Station St, Carlton North Tennyson St, Fitzroy Victoria St, Fitzroy Sewer mains Derwent Street, Newport Jacka St, Essendon Main Rd, St Albans Mary St, Richmond Nicholson St, Footscray O’Shanassy Street, North Melbourne Queensberry St, Carlton Royal Ave, Essendon North Moonee Valley City Council, Yarra City Council, Brimbank City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, City of Maribyrnong, City of Melbourne Take care if you happen to be around any of these areas and reach out to us on 131 691 between 8.30am and 5pm for any further information. To report any leaks or faults, please call us on 132 642, 24 hours a day.

14.01.2022 Whether it’s a trip to the loo, the dunny, Dad’s armchair, the throne, thunderbox, porcelain bus, the oval office, poopatorium, or the powder room the toilet is probably the most important fixture in your home. But did you know 4.2 billion people live without access to safely managed sanitation? World Toilet Day celebrates the humble toilet and tackles the global sanitation crisis in the face of climate change with a focus on sustainable sanitation for all by 2030.... #WorldToiletDay For more info on the United Nations World Toilet Day efforts head to https://www.worldtoiletday.info//world-toilet-day-2020-le/

14.01.2022 Taking care of our water is simple, just like brushing our teeth. Turning off the tap when brushing your pearly whites saves litres of precious water from running down the sink. Learn more about how to save water around your home by visiting: https://bit.ly/Make-Every-Drop-Count #MakeEveryDropCount

13.01.2022 Want to know more about the Waterways and Drainage charge, check out this great explainer from Melbourne Water, which shows how these funds help us all.

13.01.2022 1 Minute. 11am. 11 November. Lest we forget.... #RemembranceDay2020

11.01.2022 Residents and recent visitors to the Altona area experiencing any #coronavirus symptoms are encouraged to get tested.

11.01.2022 We are upgrading your water main If you live in or visit Ascot Vale you may have noticed us out and about recently that’s because we’re currently upgrading approximately 390 metres of the water main on Union Road, between Munro and Geddes Streets. Sections of the existing water main date back to 1934 and need to be replaced to ensure a reliable water supply. ... To find out more, please visit http://bit.ly/YourSayUnionRd

10.01.2022 While detox your home collections are currently on hold, there are still ways you can keep your home safe Here are a few tips to store old or unnamed chemicals until collections resume; Store chemicals out of reach of children and animals or, if possible, in a locked cupboard or storage unit.... Keep chemicals out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat, sparks, flames or ignition. Don’t store chemicals near food storage areas. Check labels for correct storage advice. Some chemicals must not be stored together. For example, keep corrosive chemicals, such as battery acid, away from poisons. If you can, keep liquid chemicals away from (or stored below) dry chemicals. Keep oxidising agents, such as peroxide, away from all other materials. For more info on how to safely store chemicals visit https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome Sustainability Victoria

09.01.2022 Thank you for your patience while our team worked to resolve technical problems we were experiencing with our website. The website is back online, and all functions including accounts and payment options are now able to be accessed.

08.01.2022 Have you got your community sponsorship application in? Our next round (for events from January to June 2021) closes this Wednesday 30 September. Don’t miss out, visit https://bit.ly/3bnbI24 to find out more.

08.01.2022 Every time we flush the toilet, litres of precious water disappear down the pipes. By hitting the half flush (when you can), we make sure the other half gets saved for something more special. Learn about easy ways to save water around your home by visiting: https://bit.ly/Make-Every-Drop-Count #MakeEveryDropCount

08.01.2022 A leak fixed with the help of our community and Snap Send Solve If you spot something not quite right in your neighbourhood, you can use the Snap Send Solve app to notify the relevant authorities quickly and easily. Thanks to the snapper who spotted this and our friends at Snap Send Solve.

07.01.2022 We know it can be a bit of a challenge to keep kids busy during the holidays, so we thought we would share one of our great colouring-in posters to get that creativity flowing You can find a range of printable activities to share with the kids to help them learn about water in a fun and engaging way! Head over to our website for more https://www.citywestwater.com.au//le/educational_resources

07.01.2022 Tomorrow is World Toilet Day To celebrate, our friends at WaterAid Australia and Who Gives A Crap are hosting a special Facebook Live Event with games, prizes, special guests, and experts. Kicking-off at noon tomorrow, you could even join from the comfort of your own throne

07.01.2022 A tunnel boring machine which was used to help install a new sewer has broken through at Spencer St after completing a 900m long journey under Lonsdale St. The new sewer pipe, which will support existing sewers in the city, forms part of an $80M capital improvement program to maintain services for the rapidly growing population and is the biggest upgrade to the CBD network in more than 120 years.... Read more: https://bit.ly/2FMMzST

06.01.2022 Q. What's 900 metres long and hiding under Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD? A. A new sewer main for our city customers The newly completed $21 million Lonsdale Street sewer project is the second stage of the biggest upgrade of Melbourne’s sewerage network in over 120 years. Crews have spent the last nine months tunnelling and installing an incredible 299 sections of pipe under Lonsdale Street, between Elizabeth and Spencer streets.... It’s all part of a major works program to help us build capacity in the network to accommodate Melbourne’s expected population growth. Read more: https://bit.ly/2KINy8O

06.01.2022 We work each day to maintain and upgrade our water and sewerage networks. This allows us to continue to provide safe and reliable services to you. This week we will be at these locations: Water mains Abinger St, Richmond Billingham Rd, Deer Park... Charles St, Abbotsford Crimea St, Burnley Donald St, Laverton Epsom St, Laverton Home Rd, Newport Leander St, Footscray Mangalore St, Travancore Mascoma St, Strathmore Queens Ave, Ascot Vale Tennyson St, Fitzroy Victoria St, Fitzroy Sewer Albert St, Footscray Charlesworth St, Laverton Jacka St, Essendon Kerford St, Essendon North Mary St, Richmond Mason St, Newport Royal Ave, Essendon North William Road, Laverton Moonee Valley City Council, Yarra City Council, Brimbank City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, City of Maribyrnong, City of Melbourne. Take care if you happen to be around any of these areas and reach out to us on 131 691 between 8.30am and 5pm for any further information. To report any leaks or faults, please call us on 132 642, 24 hours a day.

05.01.2022 We know it’s been a tough year and more than ever we’re checking in on our friends, colleagues, families and neighbours to make sure they’re okay. This RUOK Day we’re reminding each other to be kind, be patient, and to remember there’s more to say after, R U Ok? Here’s some tips to help your conversation:... Be ready, be prepared and pick your moment Listen with an open mind, take time, don’t rush or interrupt Encourage action. Ask questions like, How can I help right now? or Where do you think we can go from here? Remember to check in a few days later and see how the person is doing

05.01.2022 Our teams are committed to providing you with safe and reliable services. Regular network maintenance and upgrades are occurring this week at these locations: Water mains Billingham Rd, Deer Park Charles St, Abbotsford... Crimea St, Burnley Donald St, Laverton Epsom St, Laverton Holyrood Ave, Strathmore Home Rd, Newport Leander St, Footscray Mangalore St, Travancore Mascoma St, Strathmore Queens Ave, Ascot Vale Tennyson St, Fitzroy Victoria St, Fitzroy Sewer mains Bruce St, Newport Charlesworth St, Laverton Jacka St, Essendon Kerford St, Essendon North Royal Ave, Essendon North Scott St, Moonee Ponds William Rd, Laverton Moonee Valley City Council, Yarra City Council, Brimbank City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, City of Maribyrnong, City of Melbourne Take care if you happen to be around any of these areas and reach out to us on 131 691 between 8.30am and 5pm for any further information. To report any leaks or faults, please call us on 132 642, 24 hours a day.

04.01.2022 A view from the top It may go unnoticed by the untrained eye, but the green space next to Melbourne Ballpark in Altona is one of many stormwater harvesting sites developed as part of our commitment to sustainable living. These green infrastructure projects collect stormwater, reducing the need to use drinking water for things like irrigation, and help improve and maintain our green public spaces.... That’s why we’re happy to announce that the second round of Stormwater Harvesting Partnering Fund is now open to help fund more projects like this one. For more information head to http://bit.ly/stormwater-harvesting

04.01.2022 Check out this snapshot of our highlights throughout FY19-20, including initiatives that help meet the needs of our customers, people, and community. You can get the full picture by reading our annual report here http://bit.ly/CWWAnnualReport2020

02.01.2022 Our team is continuing to safely complete regular maintenance works, allowing us to provide you with safe and reliable water and sewerage services. You can expect to see our crews in the following areas this week: Water mains Billingham Rd, Deer Park Charles St, Abbotsford... Civic Pde, Altona Coates Lane, Melbourne Crimea St, Burnley Gaetana St, Avondale Heights Hinkins St, Moonee Ponds Home Rd, Newport Mangalore St, Travancore Mascoma St, Strathmore Queens Ave, Ascot Vale Tennyson St, Fitzroy Victoria St, Fitzroy Sewer mains Charlesworth St, Laverton Jacka St, Essendon Holmes Rd, Moonee Ponds Kitz Lane, CBD Mason St, Newport Nicholson St, Footscray (Saturday works) Royal Ave, Essendon North Williams Road, Laverton Moonee Valley City Council, Yarra City Council, Brimbank City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, City of Maribyrnong, City of Melbourne Take care if you happen to be around any of these areas and reach out to us on 131 691 between 8.30am and 5pm for any further information. To report any leaks or faults, please call us on 132 642, 24 hours a day.