2026 Media Releases
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Archived Media Releases
Environmental grants closing soon
19 September 2022 Local educational and not-for-profit groups are reminded that East Gippsland Water’s latest round of Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation grants is closing soon. New and existing projects that have a focus on native vegetation planting and habitat...
Local students get creative about water
15 September 2022 More than 340 students from 12 schools throughout East Gippsland designed, created and submitted entries for the annual National Water Week poster competition. In what was the highest participation rate since 2015, students used the theme ‘Our Water...
Wet weather results in wastewater releases in Omeo
12 September 2022 Wet weather results in wastewater releases in Omeo Ongoing wet conditions have continued to impact wastewater storages, with East Gippsland Water preparing for a necessary controlled release of recycled water at Omeo – commencing on Monday 19...
Seeking feedback on water and wastewater services
12 September 2022 Seeking feedback on water and wastewater services East Gippsland Water customers may receive a phone call in the next few weeks asking to take part in our annual customer satisfaction survey. This is our annual survey of customers, with around 400...
Get your posters in!
22 August 2022 Quick! The East Gippsland Water National Water Week primary school poster competition is closing soon - it’s time to send in your posters! There are incredible prizes up for grabs, such as science experiment kits, and schools can also win a $200...
Fill up your drink bottle!
01 August 2022 Users of Sarsfield Recreation Reserve, including their pets, are amongst the latest to benefit from a purpose-built permanent water refill station provided jointly by East Gippsland Water and East Gippsland Shire Council. Free to use, the refill station...
Environmental grants now open!
15 August 2022 Calling all educational and not-for-profit community groups across East Gippsland! East Gippsland Water is now inviting applications for Round 10 of its Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation Grants. Grants are available for new and existing projects...
Get creative with National Water Week poster competition
1 August 2022 East Gippsland Water is partnering with Southern Rural Water for this year’s National Water Week primary school poster competition - with gift vouchers and fun science-based prizes up for grabs! The competition is open to all primary school students in...
Controlled discharge of recycled water – Metung
22 July 2022 East Gippsland Water will shortly start a controlled release of recycled water (treated wastewater) from its Metung wastewater treatment facility into the nearby Tambo Bay Wetlands (week commencing 25 July). The on-site storages for recycled water have...
Thank you and cheers to the Kalimna wine glass water storage!
6 July 2022 Specialised demolition contractors are about to commence work to dismantle the disused 21-metre-high water tower overlooking Kalimna. The East Gippsland Water-owned steel structure, capable of holding up to 900,000 litres of water, was installed on the...
Upgrading water treatment for Dinner Plain customers
27 June 2022 East Gippsland Water is upgrading the water treatment process at Dinner Plain to ensure a safe, reliable supply of high-quality drinking water can be maintained to customers at all times. The water supplied to Dinner Plain is groundwater, which is treated...
Paynesville wastewater treatment facility public open morning
On Saturday 25 June, East Gippsland Water will be running a public open morning at the Paynesville wastewater treatment facility – where the local community can learn more about how their wastewater is treated and recycled, and about upgrades to the site. All the...
Sewer relining in progress
11 June 2022 Work is underway to clean and re-line more than 3km of sewer main around the East Gippsland region – targeting parts of Bairnsdale, Paynesville, Metung, Lakes Entrance, Orbost and Mallacoota. Due for completion by the mid of August, the work is part of an...
Security, efficiency key themes in water projects
31st May 2022 Long-term water security, efficiency and infrastructure investment have been the key themes discussed between East Gippsland Water and the Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Harriet Shing during the official opening of the corporation’s covered water...
Further controlled release of recycled water imperative at Paynesville
30 May 2022 The ongoing impacts of excessive rainfall have left East Gippsland Water with no choice but to commence a further controlled release of recycled water from its wastewater treatment facility at Paynesville. The on-site storage for recycled water has again...
Paynesville – Paynesville Road water main replacement update
9 May 2022 Motorists using the Paynesville Road are being reminded to allow extra time for their journey as work progresses on East Gippsland Water’s replacement of 550m of ageing water main at the road’s entry into Paynesville. The section of water main being...
Controlled release of recycled water necessary downstream of Cann River township
28 April 2022 East Gippsland Water will shortly commence a controlled release of recycled water (treated wastewater) from its wastewater treatment facility located in a remote area downstream of the Cann River township. The on-site storage for recycled water has...
Digital water meter trial to focus on reducing water losses and customer bills
As part of its ongoing replacement program for ageing water meters across the region, East Gippsland Water is taking the opportunity to replace mechanical water meters in Bemm River with innovative digital meters for a six-month trial. Mechanical meters display a...
Latest round of Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation grants now open
East Gippsland Water is now inviting applications for Round 8 of its Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation Grants program, which is open to educational and not-for-profit community groups across the region. Creating, protecting and restoring habitats with native...
Sewer mains inspection and cleaning program commences in Orbost
18 March 2022 The sewer mains in Orbost are the latest to be targeted with a comprehensive maintenance program by East Gippsland Water - designed to improve the performance and reliability of the town’s sewerage system. Over the next three months the corporation will...
Help shape the future of East Gippsland Water services and get paid for your time
3rd March 2022 East Gippsland Water is seeking customers to help shape the future of its services – with participants to be paid for their time. The corporation will be running a special forum where its customers will help make some big decisions about key areas of...
New online quoting system set to help boost East Gippsland’s economy
9th December 2021 East Gippsland Water has launched a new, free online quoting system to ensure local businesses have equal opportunity to quote for the supply of goods and services to the organisation – reinforcing the water corporation’s support to the local...
Planned discharges of recycled water – Kalimna West and Paynesville
12th November 2021 East Gippsland Water will commence a controlled release of recycled water (treated wastewater) from its wastewater treatment facilities at Bruces Track (Kalimna West) and Paynesville next week (the week commencing 15 November). The on-site storages...
Seeking Participants for a special forum
East Gippsland Water is looking for up to 40 customer representatives to take part in a forum and help shape the future direction of its services - with participants paid for their time. This is the latest round of a major community engagement program to help East...
National Water Week poster competition winners are…
Congratulations to primary school students across our region who are our winners and runners-up in this year’s National Water Week poster competition! This year’s theme, ‘Caring for water in your backyard”, featured heavily in the regional entries for the primary...
Get ready to explore your backyard this National Water Week!
East Gippsland Water has teamed up with other water organisations from across Victoria and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, to provide fun online educational experiences for this year’s National Water Week. Explore your Backyard is an online...
We need your feedback on water and sewerage service
A random sample of 400 East Gippsland Water customers will be surveyed over the next six weeks for their honest feedback on its water and sewerage services. The organisation is once again joining forces for this annual customer satisfaction survey with South Gippsland...
Applications invited for Round 8 of environmental grants
East Gippsland Water is now inviting applications for Round 8 of its Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation Grants program, which is open to educational and not-for-profit community groups across the region. Creating, protecting and restoring habitats with native...
GLaWAC reinvigorate EGW’s garden
The landscaping crew from the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) NRM team have transformed the garden fronting East Gippsland Water’s main office in Bairnsdale. Over recent weeks the team have set about re-imagining the existing, rather tired...
Keeping water bills down
East Gippsland Water is pleased to announce no increase to the average customer bill over the next 12 months. This is in line with the organisation’s commitment to provide customers with affordable water and sewerage services. It will also continue to maintain high...
Elevated water tank at Kalimna to be removed
East Gippsland Water is preparing to dismantle a disused 21 metre high water tank overlooking Kalimna. The steel structure, capable of holding up to 900,000 litres of water, was installed on the hill at Kalimna in 1987, to supply water to meet the needs of nearby...
Grants available for environmental projects
Inviting applications for Round 7…
Day Avenue water main upgrade
Day Avenue water main upgrade On-site work has commenced on an East Gippsland Water project to replace 400 metres of an ageing main supply pipeline along Day Avenue in Omeo. The section of water main runs along the west side of Day Avenue from the Bilton Street...
Bairnsdale to Eagle Point water main upgrade
Bairnsdale to Eagle Point water main upgrade On-site work has commenced to upgrade approximately one kilometre of the main water supply pipeline between Bairnsdale and Eagle Point, along the Paynesville Road. This upgrade will boost the reliability and efficiency of...
How are we doing?
A great opportunity to have your say and go in the draw to win a $100 gift card.
Field Days are back with half-price entry
Entry for this month’s East Gippsland Field Days will be just $10…
Water main replacement – Bailey St, Bairnsdale
Replacing a 100m section of water main in Bailey St – between Main St and Macleod St.
Looking to strengthen our community connection
We are seeking additional members to join our Customer Committee – to further strengthen our connection with customers.
Grants to assist with environmental projects
We’re inviting applications for Round 6 of our Native Vegetation and Habitat Creation Grants.
Get ready to have your say
Customers encouraged to ‘Like’ us on Facebook, as we launch a quiz to help prepare for community engagement.