Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Health - Boil Tap Water Minor Burkes Bridge, Cohuna, Cullen, Daltons Bridge, Gannawarra, Gannawarra North, Horfield, Kerang East, Koroop, McMillans, Mead, Milnes Bridge, Rowlands, Wee Wee Rup, Keely, Macorna North, Teal Point, Tragowel Yesterday at 3:07 PM
This Advice is being issued for Burkes Bridge, Cohuna, Cullen, Daltons Bridge, Gannawarra, Gannawarra North, Horfield, Keely, Kerang East, Koroop, Macorna North, McMillans, Mead, Milnes Bridge, Rowlands, Teal Point, Tragowel, Wee Wee Rup. 
  • Coliban Water has advised that as of 1:25 AM Wednesday, 14 October 2026, the tap water at Cohuna and surrounds is not safe to drink without boiling first. 
  • This advisory has been issued following a burst water main near the corner of King George Street and Cohuna Island Road, Cohuna on Tuesday evening. 
  • Crews are still working to repair the burst main and some traffic management remains in place.
  • This is an updated Advice message that replaces the Advice issued at 2:12PM, Wednesday 14 October.
If you live or work within Cohuna and surrounds, you must boil tap water before drinking. 
What you should do:  
  • Boil water before drinking it, or drink bottled water.
  • Boil water for food preparation, cleaning fruit and vegetables, making ice and for preparing baby formula.
  • Boil water for brushing teeth. 
To ensure water is safe, you should: 
  • Heat water until a continuous and rapid stream of air-bubbles is produced from the bottom of a pan or kettle (kettles with automatic shut-off switches are suitable). 
  • Allow water to cool before use. 
  • Store water in a clean, closed container for later use. 
  • Be careful when boiling water to prevent scalding or burns.
  • If you are concerned that you may have been affected by contaminated water, contact your doctor or Nurse-on-Call. 
Impacts in your area: 
  • Drinking water trailers are located at CL King Memorial Park (near 9 Cullen Street) and the Cohuna Bowls Club (23 Tennis Road). 
  • Residents can fill suitable containers to supplement their household supply. A supply of bottled drinking water is also available if required.
  • Due to the excavation required to repair the burst, the bridge at Cohuna Island Road is closed.  
  • Detours are in place. If you wish to cross Gunbower Creek, it is best to use Daltons Bridge at the corner of Daltons Road and Cohuna Island Road. Please allow for extra time in your journey.
  • The car park at the corner of Cohuna Island Road and King George Street is also closed until further notice.
This message was issued by Department of Health.

The next update is expected by 17/10/2026 05:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
Accessibility:
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  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment, contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.