Wetlands are natural systems that filter stormwater, improve water quality and create habitats for wildlife across Melbourne. We’re upgrading the wetlands at Mill Park Lakes Reserve to help manage rainfall, support biodiversity and protect our waterways for the future.  
 
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[Sam stands next to the Mill Park Lakes Reserve] 

[On-screen text: “Sam Keskar, Melbourne Water Project Manager, Melbourne Water”] 

Sam: At the Mill Park Lakes Reserve, we are constructing and updating the current wetland, and this natural wetland is a very important piece in the network. 

[Cameron stands next to the Mill Park Lakes Reserve] 

[On-screen text: “Cameron Butler, Senior Project Engineer, John Holland”] 

Cameron: At the Mill Park Lakes Reserve, we are constructing and updating the current wetland, and this natural wetland is a very important piece in the network. 

Very importantly, wetlands, they act like ecological kidneys; they filter the water, improve the water quality. It also creates an environment where wildlife, fish and bird life can flourish. 
 
Storms and floods in Melbourne are a naturally occurring event and more than ever, we're facing challenges on how do we capture that rainfall and effectively divert into the natural waterways and creeks. 

The best part that I enjoy about working with Melbourne Water projects is understanding that when you leave a project behind, you're improving the future, it's a system that's going to be improving the environment for years to come. 

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