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 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. 
 

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

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. 

World Rivers Day is held on the fourth Sunday of September to remind us of the value of our waterways and their role as natural corridors for life and human activity.

A concrete channel for stormwater that runs from Strathmore to Flemington Road is to become a leafy and healthy waterway thanks to Melbourne Water and the Chain of Ponds Collaboration.  

Your decisions today will shape the future of Melbourne Water’s services over the next five years. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our water services. 

On the outskirts of the township of Riddells Creek in Macedon Ranges, a dedicated group of volunteers have for more than a decade worked to improve the health of a 5-kilometre stretch of Sandy Creek.