Monthly Water Security Update – April 2026
Situation overview – 30 April 2026 As at the end of April, our primary water storage, Candowie Reservoir, is 50% full. This compares with 42.7% at the same time last […]
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Entries by Geoff Russell
Monthly Water Security Update – February 2026
Key Messages as at end of February 2026 During the summer months, water use is at its highest and rainfall is at its lowest. As at the end of summer […]
Next generation upgrade planned for Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant
Westernport Water is planning for a significant mechanical and electrical upgrade to the Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant to support economic prosperity and liveability on the Bass Coast. The Next Generation […]
Turning Nature into Climate Infrastructure
Westernport Water Recognised in the 2025 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge Westernport Water has been recognised as a second runner-up in the 2025 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge, securing $75,000 […]
Water Security Update – end of November 2025
As of 30 November 2025 Our primary water storage, Candowie Reservoir, is 72% full and we continue to receive inflows. This compares with 61% in 2024. Late-season rainfall in November […]
Building Network Resilience And Water Security
We are all very excited to share the news that Westernport Water has been awarded an important National Water Grid grant. With this funding, we will be able to move […]
Water Security Update – October 2025
Candowie Reservoir level and customer demand 31 October 2025 As at 31 October 2025, our primary water storage, Candowie Reservoir, is 52% full. This compares with 65% at the same […]
Customers invited to provide feedback on water services
Westernport Water is committed to putting the interests of customers first. From 1 October 2025, customers will have the opportunity to provide feedback via the Annual Westernport Water Customer Satisfaction […]
Water Security Update – 30 September 2025
Candowie Reservoir level and customer demand As of 30 September 2025, our primary water storage, Candowie Reservoir, is 48% full, compared to 68% at the same time last year. Water […]
Regular Water Main Cleaning for High-Quality Water
Westernport Water is committed to providing high-quality drinking water to our customers and community. Regular maintenance of water mains will be conducted from 17 to 28 June 2024 to improve […]