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Works in your area
With more than 200 projects on the go every year, find out what's happening near you.
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Our Committees and Advisory Groups
We’re committed to open and transparent consultation with our customers and community and work with our dedicated advisory committees regularly.
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Barwon Water Grants
We offer grants for community, businesses and schools, so that we can fund local projects that enhance the quality of life in our communities.
Open projects
Projects that are currently open for feedback.
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Black Rock wind turbine
Barwon Water is preparing to remove the wind turbine in Connewarre near the Black Rock Water Treatment Plant.
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The Regional Renewable Organics Network at Black Rock
Barwon Water is planning a ground breaking Regional Renewable Organics Network at the Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant in Connewarre.
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Dewing Creek catchment restoration
Dewing Creek catchment restoration
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Barwon Heads Sewer Upgrade Project
Securing sewerage services for the Barwon Heads community
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Black Rock Precinct
Sustainable water generation and waste transformation
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Lorne: Water, Your Say
A dedicated space for updates on the Lorne community, including a range of projects and initiatives, now and into the future.
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Queenscliff feeder main replacement and upgrade
Improvement works to the Queenscliff Feeder Main
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Forrest Wastewater Project
Barwon Water and Colac Otway Shire Council are partnering with the Forrest community to investigate opportunities for wastewater improvements in the township.
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Forrest community hub
A dedicated space for updates on the Forrest community, including a range of projects and initiatives, now and into the future.
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Welcome to "Water you know"
Learn more about where your water comes from, how it gets to you and what happens after you’ve used it
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Porronggitj Karrong and Aqueduct
Improving the safety of heritage-listed Ovoid Sewer Aqueduct in Breakwater and opening up public access to the Barwon River and 66 hectares of surrounding land.
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Thompson Creek valley and Surf Coast hinterland recycled water
Barwon Water is encouraging businesses, farmers and industry to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to use recycled water for non-drinking purposes.
Active projects
Active projects that are currently not taking feedback.
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Melbourne to Geelong pipeline
Barwon Water are planning improvement works to the Melbourne to Geelong pipeline. This will increase its capacity and help us further secure our region's water supply.
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Anglesea borefield
Find out the latest in our environmental monitoring program and the Anglesea borefield
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Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk (former Bellarine Basin)
We’re transforming our former Bellarine Basin site into more than 30 hectares of environmental and public open space to be enjoyed by the community for years to come
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Recycled Water on the Bellarine
We're working to maximise the productive use of recycled water to support agricultural production, tourism and regional prosperity for the Bellarine
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Waurn Ponds recycled water scheme
Barwon Water is extending our Class A recycled water supply network from Mount Duneed through to Deakin University in Waurn Ponds.
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Class A recycled water
Barwon Water supplies Class A recycled water for non-drinking purposes to some customers via a dedicated ‘purple pipe’ network.
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Birregurra water supply upgrade
Barwon Water plans to build a new underground pipeline to connect Birregurra to the Colac water supply system.
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Gellibrand water treatment plant upgrade
We are decommissioning the current Gellibrand WTP infrastructure and construct a new, high-quality facility due to it reaching the end of its operational life.
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Boundary Creek and Big Swamp remediation
Barwon Water is implementing a remediation and environmental protection plan for Boundary Creek, Big Swamp and surrounding environment.
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Colac Water Pipeline Upgrade
Barwon Water is planning to upgrade 4.3km of the Colac water pipeline in the Great Otway National Park and Otway Forest Park.
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East Barwon Willow Removal and Restoration Project
East Barwon Willow Removal and Restoration Project
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Colac Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade (RON)
Colac Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade - Renewable Organics Network (RON)
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Green Oxygen for Wastewater Treatment
Exploring innovative wastewater treatment for Northern Water Plant, Geelong
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Birregurra Sustainable Communities - Water
In an award-winning initiative, Barwon Water and the Birregurra Community Group teamed up to explore opportunities for sustainable water use.
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Sewer upgrades
Barwon Water is replacing or upgrading hundreds of pipes around Geelong, the Surf Coast, the Bellarine, Colac and surrounding areas.
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Sewerage system upgrade - Interflow
Barwon Water is undertaking essential sewer maintenance and upgrade works across the Geelong region, from September 2022 to mid-2024.
Past projects
Projects that have been completed.
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2018 Price Submission
2018 Price Submission
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Barwon Downs borefield licence renewal
Barwon Downs borefield licence renewal
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Delivering the future | 2023 - 2028 Price Submission
Our five-year action plan to deliver the future our customers and community want
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Marengo digital meters
Digital meter technology can help detect leaks early, not only saving precious drinking water, but also saving money on your water bill and helping the environment.
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Bellbrae Primary School water and sewerage upgrade
Bellbrae Primary School water and sewerage upgrade
