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Navigating your new websiteBacchus Marsh is located 50km north west of Melbourne within the Shire of Moorabool.
Traditionally known for its market gardens, Bacchus Marsh is becoming a popular commuter town and is experiencing strong population growth.
Greater Western Water services the following locations in the Bacchus Marsh area:
We use a number of water sources to ensure we can meet demand in Bacchus Marsh, even when inflows are low.
Water for towns in the Bacchus Marsh area can be sourced from:
Myrniong’s water can be sourced from:
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Sewage from the Bacchus Marsh area is treated at the Bacchus Marsh Recycled Water Plant, in Parwan.
Bacchus Marsh Recycled Water Plant produces Class C recycled water.
The recycled water is used to irrigate local farms.
Steady population growth is expected for Bacchus Marsh. To cater for this and ensure we remain compliant with relevant legislation and standards, the following projects are underway:
We are upgrading the existing sewer pump station in the reserve at the corner of Peelmans Lane and Grant Street.
We are building a new sewer pipe from Grant Street to the Bacchus Marsh Recycled Water Plant, and constructing a new water pipe from Griffith Street to East Maddingley Road.
We constructed a duplicate sewer main from Holts Lane, Darley to our outfall sewer south of Bacchus Marsh Road.
We are building a new water pipe along Griffith Street, from Franklin Street west to Barry Street