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Creating the Grasmere Creek Wetland

Berwick

Future

Melbourne Water is collaborating with Parks Victoria and the City of Casey on an exciting project to create a new wetland and realign the southern reach of Grasmere Creek in Berwick, which will restore and enhance the area.

Wetland improvement
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Hobsons Bay Main Upgrade Project

Spotswood

Future

Melbourne Water is planning to upgrade the Hobsons Bay Main Sewer to ensure the continued reliability of Melbourne’s sewage network.

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Upper Stony Creek transformation

Sunshine North

Current

Government and industry are partnering to revitalise a stretch of the Upper Stony Creek, for Sunshine North residents to enjoy for years to come.

River and creek improvement
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13 December 2019

Another year spent Watching the Detectives

Do you know a school who wants to connect their students to local waterways? Then encourage them to join the River Detectives program in 2020!

9 December 2019

Melbourne Water projects recognised at Stormwater Victoria Awards

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Our waterways are not only a source of life but also a source of fun! Historically, Melbourne's waterways have been used as gathering places for many different events, just like The Australian Henley Regatta pictured here. The Inflatable Regatta is on again for 2020 at the Yarra River AND the Maribyrnong River so why not join us for a float down our iconic rivers! https://bit.ly/36HWwtN 📸 View from the North Bank of the Yarra River looking across the river, the riverbanks are lined with people and the river is crowded with pleasure boats. The Australian Henley Regatta has been conducted by the Melbourne Amateur Regatta Association on the Yarra every year since 1904, save for a period during the two world wars during which all Regatta racing as suspended. #FlashbackFriday

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Did you know that households use more water than industry in Melbourne? Residential water use makes up around 64% of total demand and most of this water is used in showers (a whopping 30%)! Search @WaterAid on Spotify to find their playlist of four minute songs to help shave a minute off your shower! #MakeEveryDropCount #T155

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Somewhere over the rainbow 🌈 ..works at the Upper Yarra Reservoir Dam continue. To find out more about the upgrades we're making at the #UpperYarraDam head to our website

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