Improving Devilbend Creek habitat and vegetation
We are restoring the native vegetation of 47 hectares (3 kms) along Devilbend Creek, adjacent to the Devilbend Reservoir. Over four years we are removing weeds and planting 11,000 indigenous plants to create a healthier., more resilient ecosystem. These works will protect the waterway from erosion and improve habitat for native plants and animals such as the Dwarf Galaxias, Southern Toadlet and Eastern Long-necked Turtle.
Reducing flood risk in our community
Flood risk in any area depends on how often flooding occurs, how deep and fast floodwater flows and how it impacts people, homes, and infrastructure.
Rubbish dumping
Melbourne Water manages our rivers, creeks, and catchments, including large areas of land to support the function of the water supply and sewer network. Illegal rubbish dumping can sometimes occur on Melbourne Water land.
Tree management
At Melbourne Water, we manage trees and vegetation at our reservoirs, along pipe tracks and across our catchments.