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Glenrowan sewerage project to commence

06 May 2013
Glenrowan residents are a step closer to a reticulated sewerage system with contracts awarded for the construction of the town’s $3.3 million sewerage project.

Safety works on Bakers Gully Dams

29 Apr 2013
North East Water has lowered the water levels in the Bakers Gully Dams near Bright following routine inspections that discovered seepage through the embankment in the upper storage.

Bright Off-River Storage Developments

29 Apr 2013
Preliminary works are progressing in preparation for the construction of the Bright Off-River Storage at Freeburgh, including the transfer of land and a pipeline tender announcement.

New Water Filtration Plant online in Harrietville

16 Apr 2013
North East Water customers in Harrietville now have their own water supply back in operation, with a new temporary water filtration plant coming online.

Emergency Water Carting in Bright

04 Apr 2013
North East Water would like to thank Black Mount Transport for their efforts in assisting to secure the water supply for the Bright community over the Easter long weekend.

Ribbon cut at Corryong Water Treatment Plant

28 March 2013
Corryong’s new Water Treatment Plant has been officially opened by the Minister for Water, the Hon Peter Walsh, at a community ceremony on the 28th March 2013.

World Water Day – Local Water Ambassador Praised

22 Mar 2013
The North East Catchment Management Authority and North East Water and are marking this year’s World Water Day (22nd March 2013) with the announcement of the inaugural North East Victoria Water Ambassador Award.

Boil Water Advisory lifted in Harrietville

07 Mar 2013
North East Water has today lifted a boil water advisory for customers in Harrietville.

Bushfire affected water reaches Wangaratta

04 Mar 2013
Residents in Wangaratta and Glenrowan are being urged to restrict their water use to essential needs, as dirty water moves down the Ovens River following the thunderstorms above Bright last week.

Students Help with Water Refill Stations

04 Mar 2013
North East Water has officially opened the tap on two new water refill stations in Bright.

Update – Water supply issues in Harrietville, Bright, Porepunkah and Wandiligong

01 Mar 2013
North East Water has thanked residents in Harrietville, Bright, Porepunkah and Wandiligong for reducing their water usage over the last few days following water supply issues relating to storm activity in the Ovens River Catchment.

Storm related water supply issues in Harrietville, Bright, Porepunkah and Wandiligong

27 Feb 2013
Residents in Harrietville, Bright, Porepunkah and Wandiligong are being urged to restrict their water use to essential needs.

All systems go for Glenrowan Sewerage Project

27 Feb 2013
Construction will soon begin on a new waste water project for the township of Glenrowan.

Water Quality Flushing – Bright, Porepunkah & Wandiligong

22 Feb 2013
North East Water is advising residents in Bright, Porepunkah and Wandiligong that maintenance crews will be conducting water main flushing on the 26th and 27th of February.

Update – Harrietville Boil Water Advisory

18 Feb 2013
North East Water is fast-tracking a new temporary water filtration plant in Harrietville following the ongoing Harrietville-Feathertop bushfire and consequent damage to the Upper Ovens River Catchment.

Boil Water Advisory – Harrietville

05 Feb 2013
North East Water is urging residents in Harrietville to boil their drinking water following the ongoing Harrietville-Feathertop bushfire in the Upper Ovens River Catchment.

Full Steam Ahead for Sewerage Projects

01 Feb 2013
Residents in Milawa, Oxley and Tungamah can look forward to their town’s new sewerage systems being completed by mid year.

Harrietville Bushfire and Water Use in Bright, Porepunkah and Wandiligong

24 Jan 2013
North East Water is closely monitoring the bushfire currently burning north east of Harrietville as water levels continue to drop in the Upper Ovens River.

Environmental Boost for Bright Off-River Storage

23 Jan 2013
North East Water has welcomed the recent announcement of a $2,000,000 grant to help up-size the Bright Off-River Storage project at Freeburgh.

Finishing Touches For Corryong Water Treatment Plant

17 Jan 2013
Construction of a new $5.2 million water treatment plant at Corryong is nearing completion and is expected to be in operation in March.

New Executive Manager Joins North East Water

14 Jan 2013
North East Water has today announced the appointment of a new Executive Manager, with Ann Telford to head up the Customer and Community team.

Water Storages Looking Good

02 Jan 2013
The outlook is positive when it comes to water storages across the North East Water region as we start 2013, with a reduced likelihood of restrictions being put in place this summer.

Water Use During Extreme Events

27 Nov 2012
As the bush fire season approaches, North East Water is reminding customers that the water it supplies is primarily for domestic use and not to meet the needs of fire fighting during extreme events.

Fresh beginning for Whitfield with new $2.2 million Water Treatment Plant

13 Nov 2012
The opening of Whitfield’s $2.2 million Water Treatment Plant today marks a new beginning for a town which previously endured regular water restrictions, water carting and boil water notices.

Builder announced for North East Water new Regional Headquarters

Board approves sewerage scheme contracts

Plan outlines $75M in water projects

North East Water Operators Win Best Paper

Board Opens Its Doors

North East Water Meets With Snowy Valley Milk

National Water Week 2012 – How do you value water?

New Appointments to North East Water Board

Board Opens Its Doors

'Mindshop' to provide a fresh angle for North East Water

Board Approves Wangaratta Sewer

Board and Council Work Together On Smart Cities Project

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