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

Following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in Melbourne, rural and regional Victoria, Melbourne Water highlights it current priorities.

With Victoria’s current flooding emergency Melbourne Water is advising residents in the southeast of Melbourne of a continued release of treated wastewater from the Eastern Treatment Plant.

Due to dry conditions over the weekend, we have now ceased discharge of treated wastewater into Taylors Drain, however the EPA advises avoiding contact with surrounding waterways, including Carrum and Seaford Beach, for the time being.

Water authorities continue their work to assist with the recovery and providing support for flood affected residents following the Maribyrnong River flooding event.

An independently-led review will be undertaken into the October 2022 Maribyrnong River flood.

Melbourne Water's first cultural burning project, delivered with a Traditional Owner group, has received some fantastic recognition.

Melbourne Water has signed its first ever Partnership Agreement with a Registered Aboriginal Party - the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation.

The latest round of Victorian Landcare Grants is empowering the community to protect, enhance, and restore our land and natural environment.