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Night works - 45-47 Basin Rise, Highton

1 May 2025

Barwon Water is upgrading the existing Melbourne-Geelong pipeline (MGP) to help safeguard year-round water supply to customers under dry conditions. The upgrade will ensure Barwon Water continues to provide high quality, affordable and secure services for our customers.

Between Monday 12 May 2025 and Friday 16 May 2025, construction works to establish a temporary bypass for the MGP will take place at our Highton Reservoir at 45-47 Basin Rise, Highton.

As part of these works, please note:

  • On Tuesday 13 May there will be increased noise through the day.
  • NIGHT WORK: From 8 am Wednesday 14 May until 5 pm Friday 16 May there will be increased noise during the night with a pump operating.
  • During these works, you may notice increased activity. We will aim to minimise impacts of this and apologise for the disruption.
  • Access to private property for local residents, businesses, and emergency services will be maintained at all times.
  • There’ll be no interruptions to water or sewerage services as part of these works.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we get this essential work done.

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Should you have any questions about this project, concerns about property access or personal safety or wellbeing, please telephone us on 1300 656 007 or email projects@barwonwater.vic.gov.au

Map of works

Map of works