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Water supply system

Castlemaine system

About the area

The Castlemaine system sources water from McKay Reservoir via the Coliban Main Channel. The Castlemaine system services the townships of Castlemaine, Maldon, Campbells Creek, Chewton, Newstead, Elphinstone, Taradale and Harcourt.

Castlemaine has a water treatment plant producing potable water for urban use.

This system is supplied by Coliban Water.

Water balance

The table below shows the total volumes of water supplied from water resources in the Castlemaine system in 2021-22.

Table 1: Water balance, Castlemaine system