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New charges for Westernport Water Customers 2 Jul 2008
Melbourne Water's area of responsibility for the management of waterways, drainage and floodplains has been extended to include part of Westernport Water service area. The management of these waterways will be funded through an annual property-based 'Waterways Charge'. This charge affects property owners only and will be billed each year in July by Westernport Water on behalf of Melbourne Water.
Water pressure lowered for maintenance works 27 Jun 2008
Water pressure on Phillip Island will be lower on July 9-10 as Westernport Water crews undertake works to improve supply.
Westernport Water scholarship winner graduates 19 Jun 2008
THE first Westernport Water scholarship-holder has graduated from Monash University.
Westernport Water scholarship winner graduates 19 Jun 2008
THE first Westernport Water scholarship-holder has graduated from Monash University.
New Westernport Water computer to 'ping' the pong 19 Jun 2008
A new computer control system will help Westernport Water control smelly sewer pipes.
Good news underground for future water supply 18 Jun 2008
Trial-pumping of Westernport Water’s new bore network finished on June 12 and initial results are looking better than anticipated.
New Westernport Water computer to 'ping' the pong 18 Jun 2008
A new computer control system will help Westernport Water control smelly sewer pipes.
Westernport Water scholarship winner graduates 18 Jun 2008
THE first Westernport Water scholarship-holder has graduated from Monash University.
Westernport Water appoints Managing Director 5 Jun 2008
WESTERNPORT Water Chairperson Pam Cameron has announced the appointment of power industry chief executive Murray Jackson as the corporation’s Managing Director.
Overgrown trees to go at Wimbledon Heights basin 13 May 2008
AGING pine trees at Wimbledon Heights will be removed by Westernport Water. Nearly 50 Monterey pines dating back more than 50 years are to be removed from May 19.
Westernport bottoms-out in sewer blockages 12 May 2008
Westernport Water’s sewerage system is a state-beater. The corporation scored the lowest rate of sewer blockages, according to a newly released report from the State Government’s Essential Services Commission (ESC).
Bass River pump proposal explained at public meetings 30 Apr 2008
Westernport Water held a series of public meetings recently to detail one of its plans for ensuring future water supply security and to seek public feedback.
Fewer complain over drought-hit water quality 30 Apr 2008
COMPLAINTS about water quality in the Westernport Water region fell in 2006/07 according to the State Government watchdog.
$4000 fine threat over $4 worth of stolen water 29 Apr 2008
A Bass Coast man faces the possibility of $4000 fine and/or three month’s gaol for stealing $4 worth of water.
Putting in a good plug for fire plugs 16 Apr 2008
Water, CFA and emergency authorities in the Bass Coast region are preparing for the next fire season with an overhaul of fire plug maintenance.
Water corporation joy over early bore results 1 Apr 2008
Initial results from Westernport Water test bores at Corinella show that the underground reservoir could supply up to 75% of the region’s normal daily use needs if dry conditions continue.
Forum to examine Bass River entitlement proposal 31 Mar 2008
SHARING high-flow water from the Bass River will be discussed at two public forums on 22 April.
Winner Andrew scores pipe hype 17 Mar 2008
Pipes are pipes, whether they carry gas, water or sewer … and plumber Andrew Dean knows more about pipes than most people.
Holiday water use up only 6%: latest data 3 Mar 2008
THE peak January period saw only an extra 6% call on the water available from Candowie Reservoir.
Westernport Water seeks OK for back-up bore 26 Feb 2008
Westernport Water is seeking permission from Southern Rural Water to extract up to 2000 megalitres of groundwater annually from its new Corinella bore field.
Bore water audit draws a line in the sand 4 Feb 2008
WESTERNPORT Water’s new bore network is soon due to flow, but not before its engineers investigate the impact on the Corinella aquifer and on other bore users.
Westernport Water head moves to Gippsland Water 30 Jan 2008
Westernport Water’s managing director David Mawer has been appointed the new head of Gippsland Water.
Water body backs council’s enviro-draft 30 Jan 2008
Westernport Water has backed a proposal to make far greater use of recycled effluent.
Meter readers are on their way 29 Jan 2008
METER readers from Westernport Water will be out and about for the first two weeks of February.
Westernport Water tips ‘top drop’ tap water in 2008 22 Jan 2008
A $175,000 project to install a state-of-the-art chlorine dosing system will make tap water a top drop for Westernport Water customers.
New $100,000 pipe puts better water on the map 22 Jan 2008
WATER supplies to the Coronet Bay, Grantville and Corinella area are due for a massive upgrade in February – thanks to a soon-to-be-installed length of pipe.
Tourist ‘must-see’ saved as crews unclog Seal Rocks 15 Jan 2008
REPAIR crews worked across the New Year period – sometimes in temperatures of more than 40 deg – to clear a sewerage blockage at Seal Rocks.
New charges for Westernport Water customers 7 Jan 2008
Melbourne Water's area of responsibility for the management of waterways, drainage and floodplains has been extended to include part of Westernport Water service area.
Bass River pump ‘minimal impact’: engineer 18 Dec 2007
Westernport Water used less than 3% of winter flows from the Bass River to help ensure customers will have enough water this summer, a senior engineer has said.
Westernport Water’s ‘Water-Watcha’ wins friends 17 Dec 2007
A national group of water experts has backed a water auditing system proposed by Westernport Water’s Managing Director, David Mawer.
Wave of pool queries for water expert 10 Dec 2007
Prospective pool owners have flooded Westernport Water with questions for the past month.
Quibbles down, quality up: water wins start to flow 6 Dec 2007
Complaints about drinking water quality reported to Westernport Water fell nearly 30% in 2006/7, according to the corporation’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.
Roadside sign of the times 5 Dec 2007
A sign of the times went up alongside the Phillip Island Rd recently. Summer visitors are being reminded to be careful about water use over the holidays.
Overnight works to improve water supply 4 Dec 2007
Westernport Water crews will be working overnight December 4-5 and December 5-6, completing works to improve water supply on Phillip Island.
Bug count gives health tick to Bass River 3 Dec 2007
Westernport Water is funding the first major census of bugs and fish living in the Bass River near Candowie Reservoir.
Revisiting the holiday water-saving message 27 Nov 2007
Westernport Water is relaunching the successful ‘Save Water on Holidays’ campaign this summer.
Free walking tour looks over the garden fence 20 Nov 2007
Prize-winning gardens are on display at a free afternoon seminar and walking tour on Phillip Island on Sunday, November 25.
New faces offer community voice at Westernport Water 14 Nov 2007
New faces this week joined the Customer Consultative Panel of Westernport Water.
Life wasn’t meant to be greasy 12 Nov 2007
WESTERNPORT Water is offering local food businesses regular, cost-effective grease trap inspections and pump-outs as part of an upgraded maintenance program.
$40,000 savings at Cowes treatment plant 2 Nov 2007
Works to streamline aeration tanks at the Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant will save Westernport Water $40,000 a year.
Schoolkids tap into Tammy’s water wisdom 29 Oct 2007
World-beating marathon swimmer Tammy van Wisse told 590 local schoolchildren that being a water champion was vital for all our futures.
Westernport Water hails Cowes horticultural haven 25 Oct 2007
Olga Bolitho’s magnificent Cowes garden has been named the Urban Landcare garden of the year.
Profit and praise in Westernport Water’s drought year 25 Oct 2007
Westernport Water finished a drought-hit 2006/07 with a $56,000 net profit, down slightly from the previous year.
Record GP ups water use by 20% 15 Oct 2007
Westernport Water said supplies coped well with the record influx of bike-fans this weekend, with about a 20% increase on average October water use.
Water, water everywhere ... and more of it! 11 Oct 2007
Candowie Reservoir is bigger than before – a new survey of the reservoir’s capacity has shown it holds 2.5% more water than originally thought.
New – and familiar – faces for Westernport Water board 10 Oct 2007
The State Government has appointed three new directors to the board of Westernport Water and retained the two directors seeking re-appointment.
Water survey due this week 10 Oct 2007
Customers of Westernport Water will be chosen at random for the annual customer satisfaction survey starting October 11.
New computer system to boost local water quality 28 Sep 2007
A new computer system is boosting water quality from Candowie Reservoir from this month.
PNG links for two local water experts 27 Sep 2007
Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea is a long way from the Newhaven offices of Westernport Water, yet the tropical outpost figures large for two staff at the water corporation.
Cowes plant has it in the bag! 26 Sep 2007
They’re big, black and bulging … and the most cost-effective of waste storage now at the Cowes wastewater treatment plant.
Westernport Water wants your opinions 18 Sep 2007
Westernport Water will conduct its annual customer satisfaction survey for two weeks starting on October 11.
Community water funding aid on offer 4 Sep 2007
Community groups, schools or anyone with an interest in making the Westernport region more water smart can share in $5 million in State Government funding.
Water plan feedback prompts storage review 4 Sep 2007
Feedback from four community consultations has prompted Westernport Water to bring forward consideration of reopening back-up water storage on Phillip Island.
Garden lovers get water wised-up 4 Sep 2007
Westernport Water Managing Director David Mawer will host a visit of regional garden lovers to the corporation’s waterwise garden at Newhaven next Saturday, September 8.
Westernport Water eases curbs 3 Sep 2007
Westernport Water has eased water restrictions from stage four to stage two and is asking customers to help avoid a return to tougher measures for the rest of the Summer, said Managing Director David Mawer.
Easing Water Restrictions 10 Aug 2007
MEDIA RELEASE Westernport Water will be easing the current water restrictions from stage four to stage two restrictions by the 1st of September 2007 said Managing Director David Mawer.
2008 – 2013 DRAFT WATER PLAN 29 Jul 2007
2008 – 2013 DRAFT WATER PLAN Westernport Water will be issuing an exposure draft for public comment on the 2008-2013 Water Plan. The draft Water plan proposes a set of expenditure forecasts, service standards, and pricing structure for a five year period, commencing 1 July 2008.
STAGE FOUR WATER RESTRICTIONS 23 Jul 2007
STAGE FOUR WATER RESTRICTIONS Westernport Water is closely monitoring its position with regard to stage four water restrictions in light of the latest amount of dam inflow received, and undoubted public interest.
STORAGE LEVELS INCREASE 16 Jul 2007
Storage volumes have increased significantly in the Candowie Reservoir with consistent rainfall over the last couple of weeks, said David Mawer chief executive officer at Westernport Water.
CURRENT UPDATE 10 Jul 2007
Mr Mawer, chief executive officer of Westernport Water said that the Bass River pumping station is complete with pumping set to take place as soon as flow levels exceed agreed environmental levels.
WESTERNPORT WATER’S CHANGE OF NAME AND NEW WEBSITE 2 Jul 2007
Chief executive officer David Mawer today announced that effective from the 1st of July 2007, Westernport Water will be changing their business name to Westernport Region Water Corporation. Westernport Water will be classified as a statutory organisation under the Water Act 1989 and the Water (Governance) Act 2006.
DESALINATION PLANT TO DELIVER 150 BILLION LITRES OF WATER PER YEAR 18 Jun 2007
DESALINATION PLANT TO DELIVER 150 BILLION LITRES OF WATER PER YEAR Australia’s largest desalination plant will be built in the Wonthaggi region to boost water supplies for Melbourne, Geelong, Westernport and South Gippsland by the end of 2011.
Candowie dive team gives underwater overview 10 May 2007
A four-man diver team went into the depths of Candowie Reservoir on Thursday, doing an underwater survey as part of regular maintenance.
Water survey starts October 11 10 May 2007
Customers of Westernport Water will be chosen at random for the annual customer satisfaction survey starting October 11.
NEED TO FURTHER CUT WATER DEMAND 30 Apr 2007
“Westernport Water is very conscious of the efforts that the community has made to date to reduce consumption and applauds the results gained so far however until it rains or the Authority can find another source of ground water, it is imperative that we continue to save water”, explained David Mawer, Westernport Water’s, Chief Executive Officer.
Media Release - Water Supply Update 23 Apr 2007
Westernport Water continues to be concerned with the lack of autumn rain explained David Mawer, Westernport Water’s Chief Executive Officer.
Media Release - Grantville Bore and Pipeline 4 Apr 2007
Westernport Water today announced they have started commissioning the Bore and pipeline at Grantville.
Media Release - Community Consultation for 2008 - 2013 Water Plan 2 Apr 2007
Westernport Water's community consultation for the 2008 - 2013 Water Plan
Media Release - Current Update 29 Mar 2007
Westernport Water’s Chief Executive Officer David Mawer gives a report on the current water supply situation for the Westernport Water region.
Media Release - Bore Water from Grantville 27 Feb 2007
Westernport Water has been actioning a bore water exploratory...
Media Release - Westernport Water gets involved 25 Jan 2007
Westernport Water today loaded 38 round bails...
Media Release - Water Conservation Big and Small 22 Jan 2007
Westernport Water Congratulates Phillip Island...
Media Release - Water Quality Update 15 Jan 2007
Westernport Water Authority has one water supply...
Press Release – Westernport Water Successful in Finding Additional Water Supply 15 Dec 2006
David Mawer chief executive officer of Westernport water announced...
EPA Media Release – Westernport Water Initiative to Save Precious Water 15 Dec 2006
EPA Victoria has approved Westernport water's management framework to supply...
Press Release – Candowie Reservoir Water Level 14 Dec 2006
Situated out the front of the Westernport Water Authority is the Candowie Reservoir percentage sign. Chief Executive Officer of Westernport Water David Mawer states the figures on the sign are expected to decline over the next couple of weeks...
Press Release – What Should I do if I see Someone I Think is Breaching the Water Restriction By-Law? 1 Dec 2006
Westernport Water has received a number of reports about people using water in ways not allowed under Stage 4 of the...
Press Release – Recycled Water Use For Community Groups and Businesses 20 Nov 2006
Westernport Water has received in principle approval from the Environment Protection Authority for its Recycled Water Management Plan which will allow for a wider use of this quality of water...
Press Release – Stage 4 Water Restrictions to be Introduced 27 Oct 2006
Stage 4 Water Restrictions will be introduced from 1.00am on Saturday 4 November 2006...
Press Release – Additional Water Options Under Investigation 27 Oct 2006
Westernport Water is pursuing a number of sources for additional water to act as a buffer in the current serious water shortage...
Press Release - Water Situation Worsens – Impact of Stage 3 Restrictions 13 Oct 2006
Stage Three Water Restrictions will be introduced from 1.00am on Thursday 19 October 2006...
Press Release – Water Situation Worsens - Stage Three Water Restrictions to be Introduced 6 Oct 2006
Westernport Water has announced it will introduce Stage Three Water Restrictions from 1.00am on Thursday 19 October 2006...
All Customers Please Note - Water Restriction By-Law No. 103 6 Oct 2006
Westernport Water advises that Stage 1 Water Restrictions will come into operation in all areas serviced by Westernport Region Water Authority at 1.00am on Saturday, 30 September 2006...
Use Water Wisely 18 Sep 2006
Many of us are conscientious water savers at home. These water wise habits can easily translate to the workplace too...
Press Release - Introduction of Water Restrictions 1 Sep 2006
Andrew Kneebone acting chief executive officer announced that Westernport Water would be implementing Stage 1 Water Restrictions following the formal advertising process required under the Water Act 1989...
Press Release - Avoid Greasy Waste 28 Aug 2006
Westernport Water’s CEO David Mawer announced today that the Authority was undertaking a review of its trade waste program to reduce the level of greasy waste entering the sewerage system...