Projects and initiatives
Find out more about current and future projects and initiatives

The project will generate more than 600,000 kWh/year of renewable electricity and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 600 tonnes per year.

02 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026
In progress

We’re temporarily changing the way Portland’s water is disinfected.

28 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025
Completed

We're embarking on a project to improve the water quality in Portland, Heywood and Port Fairy.

12 May 2023
In planning

We’re upgrading our Warrnambool Sewage Treatment Plant to meet the needs of housing and economic growth in the region.

01 Jun 2022
In progress

Our Big Brown Bin campaign aims to make the invisible visible by highlighting the importance of our sewerage services.

01 Mar 2022
Completed

Results show that Port Fairy is a safe place to swim.

01 Dec 2021
Completed

Portland was the first Australian city to achieve net zero-plus emissions from locally generated renewable power at its water and sewage treatment facilities when we commissioned a wind turbine in 2020.

01 Aug 2018
Completed