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Can I access the Barwon River for recreational use?

Tuesday 27 August 2024: The Barwon River Through Geelong is safe for recreational use. A section of the river between McIntyre Bridge and James Harris Bridge in Newtown was impacted by a sewage spill on Thursday 22 August 2024, however results of water quality sampling undertaken by Barwon Water indicate that the site is no longer impacted by the spill.

For more information about the sewage spill, contact Barwon Water on 1300 656 007.

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Colac Office

64 Dennis Street, Colac VIC 3250
PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250
Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday

T: 1800 002 262
E: info@ccma.vic.gov.au

Geelong office

BARWON WATER OFFICES
Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
All mail must be sent via our Colac office
PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250

T: 1800 002 262
E: info@ccma.vic.gov.au