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 […]

Water Security Update – 30 June 2026

Situation overview Our local water storage level is rising – Candowie Reservoir is 54% full. This is a notable improvement from the same time last year, when the reservoir storage […]

Managing Director Re-appointed

The Board of Westernport Water has re-appointed Dona Tantirimudalige as its Managing Director through to 2031. An experienced leader in the Victorian water sector, Ms Tantirimudalige has spent the past […]

Water Security Update – May 2026

Situation overview – 31 May 2026 Our local water storage level is steady – Candowie Reservoir is at 50% capacity. This is a strong improvement from the same time last […]

Fodder Donation for Bushfire Affected Farmers

A valued donation of locally grown livestock feed is on its way to support regional farmers recovering from devastating bushfires thanks to the availability of recycled water. Yesterday, disaster relief […]

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 […]

Reimagining King Road Wastewater Treatment Plant together

Westernport Water is inviting the community to help shape an exciting vision for the future of the King Road Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of the King Road Recycled Water […]

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 […]