We’re installing two important pipelines for the growing suburbs of Maiden Gully and Marong.

The first, a new water pipeline stretching from Golden Square to Marong will improve water service and pressure for residents of Maiden Gully and Marong. This pipeline will be built across different stages and is expected to be completed in late 2026.

At the same time, we are upgrading the sewer main between Maiden Gully and Marong.

These sewer upgrades are part of a project to upgrade Marong's sewer network and cater for population growth in the west of Bendigo for decades to come.

We’re installing a new water main to increase the capacity, reliability and efficiency of our water network in the west of Bendigo.

The 11-kilometre water pipeline constructed between Golden Square, Maiden Gully and Marong to boost capacity and improve water pressure and reliability in this key growth corridor.

We’ll be constructing the water main with two different methods – open trench and pipeline boring. We’ve appointed a local contractor, S&R Engineering and Construction, who will be carrying out the works.

These essential works will be undertaken along the existing powerline easement near your property.

For most households along the pipeline alignment, we don't expect these works to affect you. For those who live near the powerline easement between Aspinall Street in Golden Square and Specimen Hill Channel, you may notice our contractors in the area and additional machinery on site during periods of construction.

For residents who live along the Calder Highway between Maiden Gully and Marong, our contractors may need to access your property or carry out work. We'll speak with you directly if we require access to your property.

An upgraded sewer main, also going in between Maiden Gully and Marong, will help meet the future needs of the area.

The upgraded sewer main between Hills Road and Schumakers Lane is being installed at the same time as the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline. This part of the project is expected to be completed by mid-2026.

Upgrading this sewer main forms part of our Marong Sewer Upgrades project, which will increase the capacity for sewage flows, allow for future growth and development in the area and reduce the potential for sewer spills in extreme weather events.

These sewer upgrades will also include the upgrade of sewer pump stations at the Calder Highway, Goldie Street and High Street along with six kilometres of rising sewer mains in the town. These works are expected to begin in early 2026.

When complete, the upgraded mains and pump stations will connect to the new sewer main being installed on the Calder Highway.

Housing Support and Community Infrastructure Program funding awarded to the City of Greater Bendigo will assist in the completion of these works.

There will be no disruption to your sewer services during these projects.

While we complete the upgrades to Marong's sewer network a new sewer pump station near the intersection of Allies Road and Hermitage Road will help move sewage from the area to our water reclamation plants for treatment.

In December 2021, we completed the installation of the new three-megalitre concrete tank and booster pump station at Sterry Road to provide consistent water pressure in the town.

Since a huge increase in population growth in the west of Bendigo, we prioritised the Marong Tank Project which delivered improved network reliability for the community of Marong.

More growth is expected in Bendigo’s western suburbs in the coming years with the new water and sewer pipelines to help support this area into the future.