Wastewater project update - committed to finding a way

Barwon Water remains committed to delivering the Forrest Wastewater project in the 2023-2028 Price Submission period, in line with the community’s vision for an innovative and cost-effective solution that continues to support the ‘Forrest way of life’.

The full cost of the project will not be factored into customer prices at this time, until further certainty on the final option and cost is known.

This means we will continue progressing the refinement of options and costs, and better understand the regulatory and environmental approvals required. Subject to the successful resolution of these issues and securing an affordable outcome for all, we would move to construction of the project late in the pricing period.

For more information and to stay up to date visit the Forrest Hub website.

Maintaining your onsite wastewater systems

Looking after your Onsite Wastewater Management System (OWMS) while Barwon Water continues planning for the wastewater project is an important aspect of property management in Forrest. Colac Otway Shire has shared some guidance about the Environmental Protection Act 2017

and Environmental Protection Regulations 2021 new responsibilities when it comes to maintaining and preventing failure of OWMS.

To help you ensure your system is up to date, the EPA has created a resource on their website, linked here.

This guide outlines some great tips on how to keep your system working well, including managing, maintaining and dealing with incidents. Thank you for doing your part in keeping our community and environment healthy and safe.

Did you know all water is recycled through the water cycle?

When we capture and reuse water through the West Barwon Reservoir, we are not making more water, rather reusing the same water the dinosaurs drank. Looking after the environment is one of the best ways to protect our valuable water sources for the future.