Endangered bird seen at Western Treatment Plant this World Migratory Bird Day
The rare and critically endangered, Orange-bellied Parrot from south-west Tasmania is setting up temporary residence at the Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant on Wadawurrung Country in Werribee, ahead of World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday 13th May.
![Image of an orange bellied parrot](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Orange-bellied%20Parrot%208976%20lr.jpg?itok=zkpFthag)
Melbourne Water brings local and international expertise to Melbourne to further net zero opportunities
Melbourne Water and its global net zero partners Aarhus Vand and Severn Trent - as well as other key local and overseas stakeholders - have met in Melbourne for the first time to present their net zero progress, and determine programs and initiatives that will
![Melbourne Water staff and Victorian Government representatives, embassy officials, guests from Singapore’s National Water Authority, and a number of metropolitan water retailers and water sector peers standing together at Western Treatment Plant](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Melbourne%20Water%20staff%20and%20Victorian%20Government%20representatives%2C%20embassy%20officials%2C%20guests%20from%20Singapore%E2%80%99s%20National%20Water%20Authority%2C%20and%20a%20number%20of%20metropolitan%20water%20retailers%20and%20water%20sector%20peers%20standing%20together.png?itok=QKmKnsyN)
Three Melbourne Water joint projects compete for National Water Awards
The National Water Awards are approaching and three innovative Melbourne Water projects, focusing on the net zero, water innovation and safety, have been nominated in what is the Australian water industry’s night of nights.
![Australian Water Association: Ozwater'23: United by Water](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Ozwater-23_rectangle.png?itok=KnJ2uLFP)
How Melbourne Water is Investing in Our Planet
Melbourne Water joins the international community to mark Earth Day, and reminds us of our shared responsibility to protect our planet – for now and for the generations to come.
![Rows of solar panels on a hill at Winneke Water Treatment Plant, partly shadowed by clouds](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Winneke-Solar-Farm-2023_B2A6918.jpg?itok=CaPStju3)
Working together to deliver a secure water future for Greater Melbourne
Melbourne’s water corporations have today launched the Greater Melbourne Urban Water and System Strategy: Water for Life, a shared plan that will shore up Melbourne’s water supplies for the next 50 years.
![Cyclists riding along the Maribyrnong River on a clear day](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/GMUWSS_hero-image.jpg?itok=vsLuGnrB)
Maribyrnong River Flood Review update
The consultation and submissions stage of the Maribyrnong River Flood Review is now complete.
![Aberfeldie Park submerged by floodwaters during the October 2022 flooding event](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Flood-recovery_Maribyrnong_Aberfeldie-Park_21107-0011.jpg?itok=qji8UBFD)
Art project showcases Western Treatment Plant
Melbourne Water is proud to partner with Deakin’s Public Art Commission on this year’s public art show, Treatment III.
![Treatment art show](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Treatment%20-%201920%20x%201080.png?itok=Q2GBIEiJ)
New solar farm to power Winneke Treatment Plant
Melbourne Water has recently completed a solar farm at its Winneke Water Treatment Plant, designed to reduce emissions effectively, while also maximising the energy production for land area used.
![Rows of solar panels on a grassy hill at Winneke Water Treatment Plant, with a blue sky in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Winneke-Solar-Farm_2023.jpg?itok=iRFjHrte)
Celebrating World Water Day
World Water Day is a reminder of how clean water and sanitation is essential to our way of life.
![World Water Day](/sites/default/files/styles/news_list/public/Maroondah%20Res.jpg?itok=vQLoMXGB)
Celebrating women in the water industry
As part of International Women’s Day, we recognise the contributions women make at Melbourne Water.
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