Spartina management in Western Port estuaries
Western Port
We’re undertaking a ten-year program to completely eradicate Spartina, an introduced grass species, from Western Port by 2025.
Projects
St Albans Reservoir mini-hydro power station
St Albans
We’re building a new mini-hydro electricity plant at our St Albans Reservoir site, which will harness a natural, sustainable and reliable source of energy to help decarbonise the Victorian electricity grid.
Stony Creek recovery to rehabilitation
West Footscray
Melbourne Water and our partner agencies are committed to restoring and enhancing Stony Creek, following the West Footscray warehouse fire on 30 August 2018.
Tarago and Bunyip rivers autumn environmental water releases
Neerim South
We’re planning to release environmental water into the Tarago and Bunyip rivers around late April to early May to support fish breeding.
Tarago and Bunyip rivers summer environmental water releases
Neerim South
We’re releasing environmental water into the Tarago and Bunyip rivers in February and March, to maintain water quality and animal habitat.
Upper Stony Creek transformation
Sunshine North
Government and industry are partnering to revitalise a stretch of the Upper Stony Creek, for Sunshine North residents to enjoy for years to come.
Upper Yarra Reservoir Dam upgrade
Reefton
Upper Yarra Reservoir's dam wall will be upgraded to improve its efficiency and help us to provide an ongoing supply of world class drinking water to Melbourne and surrounds. The dam was built over 60 years ago, and now needs to be upgraded to meet current design standards.
Water main connection works in Glen Waverley
Glen Waverley
Melbourne Water has upgraded the connection of two major water mains in Glen Waverley, enabling operators to more accurately and easily control water flow.
Werribee River spring environmental water release
Melton
We’re planning to release environmental water into the Werribee River in September or October, to improve habitat for animals including frogs and bugs.
Werribee River summer environmental water releases
Melton
We’re releasing environmental water into the Werribee River system in January and March, to improve water quality as well as habitat for plants and animals.