Melbourne Water will appoint a new independent lead for the Maribyrnong flood review in the near future.

The consultation and submissions stage of the Maribyrnong River Flood Review is now complete.

The impacts of climate change, and an evolving urban landscape combined with new standards, have prompted Melbourne Water to fast-track new flood modelling across Melbourne.

An improved flood warning system for Greater Melbourne catchments will be the focus of an implementation group jointly run by Melbourne Water, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) in the wake of the October 2022 Maribyrno

The Independent Review Panel appointed by Melbourne Water to conduct a review into the Maribyrnong River flood event of 14 October 2022 has handed down its report. 
 

As a result of the recent high rainfalls and subsequent flooding Melbourne Water is working with emergency services and other relevant agencies to review the impacts to our waterways and assets. 

Read the latest Melbourne Water news following the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in Melbourne, rural and regional Victoria.

Melburnians were not glued to their seat during this year’s AFL Grand Final, taking toilet breaks throughout the game rather than holding on for the final siren, according to Melbourne Water’s water usage analysis, with only a 17.2% increase in water usage after the final siren. 

Melbourne Water has launched a statewide initiative encouraging citizen scientists to record and submit frog calls using the free Frog Census app during October.

A groundbreaking conservation project spearheaded by Melbourne Water is aiming to ‘future proof’ forests and safeguard habitat for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum.