Lorne’s water storage gets a resilience boost

BARWON Water has started refurbishments on a water storage tank near Teddy’s Lookout in Lorne, promising enhanced resilience for the area’s water supply.

Managing director Shaun Cumming announced the overhaul, following the recent addition of a new 500,000L tank at the site.

“Having the new tank on site gives us a great opportunity to refurbish the other tank at Teddy’s Lookout, ensuring its resilienceinto the future,” Mr Cumming said.

“Draining and isolating this 218,000L tank for the refurbishment means we can do a complete roof restoration, undertake some other minor repairs and recoat the tank internally and externally.”

The refurbishment will include a full roof restoration, minor repairs, and a fresh internal and external coating for the 218,000-litre tank.

Mr Cumming assured residents that water supply and pressure would remain unaffected during the works, though some local noise and dust are expected.

“Access to Teddy’s Lookout will be maintained as the works will be contained on Barwon Water property,” he said.

“We thank the community for their patience while these essential works are undertaken.”

The project begins this week with tank draining, followed by cleaning and restoration from March 12, and is slated for completion in seven weeks.

For more information, phone Barwon Water 1300 656 007.

Barwon Water is also engaging with the Lorne community on the Lorne: Water, Your Say initiative, aiming for a sustainable and resilient water future for the town.

For more information on this initiative, head to yoursay.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/lorne-hub