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Tech-driven flows secure future for Melbourne’s platypus
Melbourne Water, in partnership with the Australian Government, University of Melbourne, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Yarra Ranges Council and South East Water, is rolling out a first-of-its-kind ‘smart water’ project in Melbourne’s outer east to help to reverse the critical decline of platypus by actively managing stormwater and flows in Monbulk Creek. -
From Bass Strait to kitchen tap: the invisible journey of Melbourne’s desalinated water
Most Melburnians don’t think twice when turning on the tap. In the coming months, many households across Melbourne will receive water that has made a remarkable journey, one that begins not in a mountain catchment but in Bass Strait. -
Desalinated water to continue to boost storages
The Victorian Government has confirmed a150 billion litre order for desalinated water for 2026–27, to replenish Melbourne’s water supplies and support homes, businesses and our growing community across Greater Melbourne and connected regions. -
Melbourne Water receives draft decision on its 2026 price submission
The Essential Services Commission today released its draft decision on Melbourne Water’s price submission for the 2026-31 regulatory period for public consultation. -
Melbourne Water donates more than 240 hay bales to support fire-affected farmers
Melbourne Water has delivered practical support to Victorian farmers recovering from recent bushfires, donating more than 240 hay bales to Lions Clubs Need for Feed Australia as part of its wider bushfire response. -
Have your say: Reimagining Tarralla Creek enters Stage 2
A stretch of underground stormwater pipe is about to become a natural creek again in Melbourne’s east. Melbourne Water is inviting community feedback, as the Reimagining Tarralla Creek project progresses to a new stage (Stage 2), restoring a further 886 metres of creek. Consultation runs from 23 March to 26 April 2026. -
Applications open: New Landcare grants to support local volunteers
Melbourne Water is pleased to announce the 2026 Victorian Government Landcare Grants are open to applications, supporting local Landcare groups and environmental volunteers to better care for nature. -
Melbourne Water finalises largest-ever real-time metering upgrade
Melbourne Water has completed its largest connected metering project, finalising the rollout of real-time telemetry across surface water diversion meters. -
Melbourne’s Summer Water Storage report: Every drop counts as levels fall
Melbourne Water is encouraging Melburnians to reduce water use as storage levels close summer at 69%, the lowest since 2020 and more than 11 percentage points below last year.