The region’s largest solar project powers ahead

Westernport Water has reached an important sustainability milestone with the commissioning of a new 545 kW ground-mounted solar system at the Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant. The installation, now the largest […]

Community invited to shape the future of water

Westernport Water is inviting customers to help shape the region’s water future by joining a Customer Panel to inform the 2027 Urban Water Strategy. The strategy will guide how Westernport […]

Water Security Update – 31 July 2026

Situation overview Our local water storage level is rising following 136 mm of rainfall in July. Candowie Reservoir is now 90% full, compared with 45% at the same time last […]

Funding applications invited from community groups

Westernport Water is inviting applications for its 2026–27 Community Support Program, offering sponsorship funding and in-kind support for local events and water projects. Through the program, $40,000 is being made […]

Water Main Cleaning Program to commence in selected areas

Westernport Water is committed to delivering safe, reliable and high‑quality drinking water to our customers and the wider community. As part of this commitment, routine maintenance will be carried out […]

Monthly Water Security Update – March 2026

Key Messages as of the end of March 2026 As of the end of March, our primary water storage, Candowie Reservoir, is 55% full. This compares with 43.2% at the […]

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 […]

Integrated wetland system planned to support wastewater treatment

Westernport Water is planning a significant infrastructure project at the King Road Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure reliable and sustainable sewerage services for the Bass Coast for years to come. […]

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 […]

Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner Commemorative Event

Bass Coast Reconciliation Network – News Release Community Invited to Commemorate Brave Frontier Resisters in new era of Treaty The Bass Coast South Gippsland Reconciliation Group warmly invites the community […]