Melbourne Water is thrilled to join forces with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for the third annual Birrarung Riverfest, running 6 – 28 September 2025.

Melbourne Water is inviting the Doveton and Eumemmerring community to help bring almost two kilometres of underground drain and concrete channels back to life as a lush, meandering section of Eumemmerring Creek.

Melbourne Water is proud to announce the completion of the 5 West Nutrient Removal Plant (5W NRP), a groundbreaking upgrade to the Western Treatment Plant. This world-leading innovation will boost the city’s sewage treatment capacity while also reducing energy requirements and improving water quality.

September is Platypus Month. Classed as vulnerable, Greater Melbourne is home to only 1,000-3,000 platypuses. They face many threats, one of the greatest is ‘loopy litter’ with 4 per cent of the platypus population entangled at any one time. In the Werribee River, that figure spikes to a staggering 15 per cent.

In September, Melbourne Water celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP), a leader in sewerage management. The ETP treats nearly half of Melbourne’s sewage – about 400 million litres a day – while advancing wastewater treatment and sustainable energy production.

Spectators at Rathmines Road Reserve Oval will have a new place to cheer on their local teams, thanks to the upgraded Hawthorn East Retarding Basin (HERB). This upgrade not only protects homes from flooding but also creates a lasting legacy for the community. A spectator shelter, integrated into the spillway wall overlooking the oval, transforms essential flood infrastructure into a space for the entire neighbourhood to enjoy.

Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government of the Victorian Water Security Plan is welcomed by Victoria’s five major water corporations: Barwon Water, Greater Western Water, Melbourne Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water. 

Melbourne Water has been named a finalist in five of six categories at the 2025 VIC Water Awards, recognising its staff and projects for innovation, research and development and organisational excellence.

Melbourne Water is proud to deliver over half a million dollars to support Landcare groups and networks restoring, enhancing and protecting our local environment.

Melbourne Water welcomes two new board directors, Lahra Carey and Prue Digby. The two new appointments further enrich the expertise of the Melbourne Water board, bringing new perspectives and experiences to the organisation alongside the re-appointment of Anita Roper and James Atkins.