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Lillydale Lake Wetland upgrade

Lilydale

Current

From late October 2019 we are upgrading the Lillydale Lake Wetland so it can continue filtering out stormwater pollutants, and help keep our rivers ad creeks healthy.

Wetland improvement

Western Trunk Sewer Upgrade Project

Werribee

Future

Melbourne Water is upgrading the Western Trunk Sewer, which runs from the Brooklyn Pumping Station to the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee. It is a vital part of our sewer network, which transfers 60 per cent of Melbourne’s sewage to the Western Treatment Plant.

Sewer system

Ferny Creek Retarding Basin Upgrade

Upper Ferntree Gully

Future

Melbourne Water is upgrading the Ferny Creek Retarding Basin at Upper Ferntree Gully. These works will ensure that the retarding basin continues to reduce the risk of flooding to the community.