Barwon Water is refurbishing a water storage tank near Teddy’s Lookout in Lorne in March.

Barwon Water Managing Director Shaun Cumming said that following the recent installation of a new 500,000-litre tank at the site, the older tank at the site could be taken offline to be restored.

“Having the new tank on site gives us a great opportunity to refurbish the other tank at Teddy’s Lookout, ensuring its resilience into the future.

“Draining and isolating this 218,000-litre tank for the refurbishment means we can do a complete roof restoration, undertake some other minor repairs and recoat the tank internally and externally.”

Mr Cumming said there would be no impact to customers water supply or pressure during the project, but there would be localised noise and dust due to works at the tank.

“Access to Teddy’s Lookout will be maintained as the works will be contained on Barwon Water property.

“We thank the community for their patience while these essential works are undertaken.”

Works will begin this week with the draining of the tank and be followed by cleaning and surface restoration works from March 12. Works are expected to take seven weeks.

For more information and project updates, please contact Barwon Water on 1300 656 007 or email projects@barwonwater.vic.gov.au