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Making every drop of Melbourne’s water count for a growing city
After four years of above-average rainfall Melbourne’s reservoirs are full, with the latest Annual Water Outlook showing current storages sitting at 88.4%. But history has shown that they can drop quickly. -
Melbourne’s water storages at 88.4%
Melbourne’s Annual Water Outlook 2025 shows that water storage levels are expected to remain secure for the year ahead. -
Melbourne Water firefighters honoured for their work across Black Summer
"This acknowledgment from the people of Australia rightly memorialises your courage and contribution.” -
Eight-year-old citizen scientist captures rare Growling Grass Frog call in the Yarra Valley
An exciting scientific discovery was made when eight-year-old Alice Dutton, a budding citizen scientist from Tecoma, recorded the call of the threatened Growling Grass Frog (Litoria raniformis) during a Birrarung Riverfest event at Spadoni’s Billabong in Yering. According to Melbourne Water’s frog data, the species has not been recorded in this location for 24 years. -
Drones trialled to protect Melbourne’s world class drinking water
In a cutting-edge initiative, Melbourne Water is trialling autonomous drones to monitor and safeguard the city’s world-class drinking water. -
More funding announced for a cleaner and healthier Elster Creek
The funds will also be used to harvest stormwater to reduce stormwater volume and pollutants going into both Elster Creek and Port Phillip Bay. -
Melbourne Water infrastructure project wins innovation award
The project involved the construction of a 670-metre tunnel under the Yarra River through challenging geological conditions. -
Toddlers turn on the tap to celebrate new water mains
Melbourne Water and the Victorian Government have invested $65 million in the project. -
Shorn again: Sugar the sheep returns to work
Sugar’s origins remain a mystery, adding an element of intrigue to his story.