'Need to save every drop': Coliban Water starts $160m network overhaul

'Need to save every drop': Coliban Water starts $160m network overhaul

Coliban Water's $160 million upgrade begins, targeting an 1870s network losing 80% water. Discover how this "once-in-a-lifetime" project protects the region.

Major $160M upgrade to modernise Bendigo network

Image: Coliban WaterA wasteful open channel system in Northern Victoria that loses almost four-fifths of its supply is set for a $160 million upgrade.  The new water efficiency infrastructure project will deliver more water for the Murray–Darling Basin in Victoria by modernising water infrastructure around Bendigo and surrounding townships.  Coliban Water’s rural supply network dates back to the 1870s and delivers up to 7000ML of water each year…