Water storage reaches capacity in record time

Candowie Reservoir, Westernport Water’s primary water storage, reached 100% capacity and began spilling downstream into Tennent Creek on Monday 25 May 2020. More than 560mm of rain has fallen over […]

Reconciliation celebrated online

Bass Coast Reconciliation Network has risen to the challenge of acknowledging this year’s national events through digital mediums. The network will host two online events for both Sorry Day on […]

Leading Employer Finalist

­For the second year running, Westernport Water has been named as a finalist in the ‘Leading Employer’ category at the Institute of Public Administration Australia’s (IPAA) Leadership Awards in Melbourne […]

Water storage level remains strong

­The unseasonable rain and mild local weather conditions this summer has resulted in less water consumption and a stronger water storage level for the region’s main water supply, Candowie Reservoir. […]

A more sustainable community

Westernport Water has committed to zero emissions by 2050 with a short-term goal of reducing its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 8% by 2025. The first stage of the Emissions […]

Future proofing your water supply

Westernport Water will test its connection to the Melbourne water supply system this summer to ensure that it performs reliably in the future when we need it most. Managing Director […]

Your water supply is secure

Yesterday, Westernport Water released its Annual Water Outlook which forecasts water supply security for the year ahead. Managing Director Peter Quigley explained that the Outlook considers the current storage level […]

National Water Week ‘It’s time to change the world’

­Each year, National Water Week aims to raise awareness and understanding of water challenges across the globe. This year’s National Water Week runs from 21-27 October, with the theme “It’s […]

Building a better future for customers and community

Westernport Water is pleased to announce that its 2019 Annual Report was released today. Westernport Water’s Annual Report details performance highlights from throughout 2018-19, describes progress towards meeting customer commitments, […]

Aussies encouraged to give up bottled water during Buy Nothing New Month

­This October is Buy Nothing New Month and Australians are being challenged to reduce their environmental footprint by cutting out single use plastic bottled water. Australians spend more than $736 […]