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.
Waterway pollution top of mind as Melbourne Water weighs priorities
Melbourne Water has asked the community what services matter most to them as part of a review of the Waterways and Drainage Charge: here's what we found out.
Little Yarra Trail now open to the public
Melbourne Water is delighted to announce today’s opening of a new 1.5km walking trail along the Little Yarra River following extensive waterway restoration.
Unlocking water wisdom: 2025 bookings open for secondary schools to boost water literacy
To mark National Water Week (21-27 October), Melbourne Water is excited to open 2025 school bookings for its brand-new unique and immersive learning experience, The Future Water Story, located at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.