Cheaper bills and healthy water supply for Melbourne
Following four consecutive years of above average rainfall Melbourne’s water supply for the year ahead remains secure with water storage levels currently at a healthy 91 per cent.
Melbourne Water leads Litter Action Plan to combat littering in Lower Dandenong Creek
Melbourne Water, a leading partner for the Paddle for Patterson event, was proud to support and be involved in the innovative community event that highlighted the impact of litter in our waterways and the need to take action to mitigate it. Held last weekend, this fun-filled event celebrated the launch of the Lower Dandenong Creek Litter Action Plan, which primarily focuses on reducing litter in the lower Dandenong Creek waterway, stormwater network, and ultimately to Port Phillip Bay.
Melbourne Water and ABC Education partner to improve national water literacy standards
As we recognise World Water Day, Melbourne Water and ABC Education are working together to help improve water literacy levels in schools across the nation.
Hop on over for World Frog Day, and jump on the Frog Census!
Frogs play a vital role in the ecology of wetlands and waterways. They breathe and drink through their skin and as such are sensitive to drought and pollution. Unfortunately, frog populations are under threat and many species are disappearing or at danger of going extinct.
A new harvest for Monbulk
Melbourne Water in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and the Victorian Government, has delivered a stormwater harvesting system at Monbulk Recreation Reserve.
Melbourne Water supports gender equity this International Women’s Day, and every day.
This International Women’s Day 2024, Melbourne Water aims to Count her in, invest in women, accelerate progress.
Habitat expansion the key to saving the Leadbeater’s Possum from extinction
A federally funded, Melbourne Water-managed program to establish new habitat is helping to prevent the extinction of the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum.
Melbourne Water injects millions into Western Treatment Plant upgrade
Melbourne Water is continuing to invest in critical infrastructure by updating the Western Treatment Plant, transforming it into a modern, state-of-the art facility that will help reduce greenhouse emissions and cater to Melbourne’s growing sewerage needs.
A new record: Oldest platypus found in the wild
A Melbourne Water waterways monitoring program has led to the discovery of a 24-year-old male platypus – the oldest ever recorded in the wild - astounding researchers and biologists.
Re-directing water around Melbourne ensures all our drinking water needs are met
133 years ago, Melbourne Water started transferring water across the city from what is now known as the Maroondah Dam, via a network of aqueducts, now that same structure has evolved into one of the city’s most impressive responsive water supply systems.
