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 […]

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 […]

Building resilience, delivering customer value, and planning for the future

Westernport Water’s 2025 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament. The report highlights our commitment to a future where customer value, climate resilience, environmental protection, and a thriving workforce are […]

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 […]

Young ‘Water Heroes’ take action to save every drop

In celebration of National Water Week (October 20–26), Westernport Water is proud to announce the winners of this year’s poster competition, which attracted an incredible 315 posters from six primary […]

Let’s bring water into focus

This National Water Week (October 20–26), Australians are being asked to ‘Bring Water Into Focus’ and reflect on the essential role water plays in our lives and take action to […]