Celebrating women and girls in science at Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water supplies Melbourne with some of the best drinking water in the world, but it also delivers a wide range of important community projects that attract some of the country’s leading scientific minds, and many of those roles are filled by women.
Celebrating 170 years of quality drinking water in Melbourne
Melbourne Water supplies some of the best drinking water in the world and it all started 170 years ago when work on Australia’s very first reservoir began – in Yan Yean, north of Melbourne.
Melbourne Water – caring for Victoria’s globally recognised wetlands
Victoria’s globally recognised Ramsar wetlands are a biodiversity paradise for our environment and the habitat and wildlife that call these magical places home, and it’s thanks to Melbourne Water that they continue to flourish.
Firefighters protecting Melbourne Water supply this summer
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighters recruited by Melbourne Water have been preparing the land surrounding its reservoirs and assets to help reduce bushfire risk and protect Melbourne’s precious water supply.
Out of the storm – timber from fallen trees donated by Melbourne Water creates lasting legacy
Fallen trees from the devastating 2021 Yarra Valley/Dandenong Ranges storms have been repurposed into beautifully crafted equipment and presented to graduating primary school children from the area by local State Member of Parliament Daniela De Martino.
Melbourne Water enhances and protects Victoria’s internationally recognised wetlands
A joint project managed by Melbourne Water to support and enhance Victoria’s Western Port and Port Phillip Bay shorelines has benefitted these important ecological wetlands by reducing predatory animals and improving habitat for local wildlife.
Shellfish reef establishment supports future generations of Port Phillip Bay marine life
The establishment of a shellfish reef in and around the Mornington Peninsula, specifically between Mornington and Mount Eliza, has created an ecosystem that ensures the ongoing health and resilience of fish communities, as well as water quality.
Melbourne's Water Outlook 2024 - Melbourne's water storages at 95%
Melbourne’s Annual Water Outlook 2024 shows that water storage levels are secure for the year ahead. Storages are high now, sitting at 95.0%, but can fall very quickly in dry conditions.
We can create healthier waterways by working together for International Volunteer Day
Melbourne Water appreciates the valuable contributions made by its volunteers throughout the Greater Melbourne region. Today, we will celebrate International Volunteer Day, a global event that recognises and appreciates volunteerism.
Melbourne Water’s Digital Twin Empowers Accurate Prediction of Recycled Water Quality
Melbourne Water has recently implemented its digital twin pilot technology that facilitated the prediction of recycled water quality.
