Matildas World Cup Flush Factor shows we didn’t want to miss a moment
The Matildas’ epic FIFA World Cup campaign had viewers glued to their seat for every thrilling minute, with Melbourne Water analysis showing Melburnians held off on loo breaks during play and until matches were over.

Marine biologist with a purpose
To mark National Science Week, we recognise Waterwatch Coordinator Naomi Dart, who is taking critical steps to reduce waste overflow and windblown litter into nearby waterways as part of our Platypus Program.
Smart technologies helping to protect our waterways
Melbourne Water is helping to improve waterway health alongside Diamond Creek with smart Bigbelly solar bins – to track litter waste before it travels into our precious waterways.

Enthusiasm for nature and good science
To mark National Science Week, we recognise Waterways and Wetland Research Manager, Rhys Coleman, who is working with smart technologies to meet the challenges of a drying climate and the demands of a growing population.
National Science Week is a time to spotlight innovative achievements at Melbourne Water
The annual National Science Week 2023 is a celebration of science and technology, and an opportunity to recognise the outstanding scientific achievements that are happening around Melbourne Water.

Protecting our waterways with innovative technologies
Melbourne Water is taking urgent steps to improve the health of our waterways and catchments to boost populations of threatened wildlife and safeguard greater Melbourne’s unique biodiversity.

Caring for land and the environment are at the heart of Melbourne Water ideology every day
It might be Landcare week, but for Melbourne Water every week is, thanks to its ongoing commitment to the restoration, enhancement and protection of the environment, benefitting the community and native wildlife on the land and off.
Melbourne Water sewer duplication to service future generations
Tunnelling work to build Melbourne’s newest sewer pipeline has begun, with ‘Lucey’ – Melbourne Water’s tunnel boring machine - doing all the hard work.
Planting a tree for National Tree Day for a better environment
Thousands of native trees and shrubs will be planted to restore the unique natural habitat along Kororoit Creek on Wurundjeri Country, as part of the celebrations for National Tree Day on Sunday, 30 July from 10am to 1pm.

Melbourne Water wins twice at the Landscape Architect Awards
Melbourne Water’s Lower Werribee Waterways Amenity Action Plan won the AILAA 2023 Victorian Award of Excellence for Land Management, while its Reimagining Tarralla Creek project won an AILAA 2023 Victorian Landscape Architecture Award for Infrastructure.
