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. 
 

The fallout from the Derrimut chemical fire continues as Melbourne Water has received and continues treating 12 million litres of contaminated firewater at its Western Treatment Plant (WTP): the equivalent of six Olympic swimming pools.

Melbourne Water is looking at how to improve our waterways and drainage services over the next five years.

Melbourne Water funds $500k in Landcare Grants to support volunteer groups

One of Melbourne Water's great treasures lent its name to the suburb of Reservoir and features in local history podcast Storytowns created for Metro Trains Melbourne. 

With support from Melbourne Water’s Waterwatch Platypus Program and Nillumbik Shire Council volunteer group Friends of the Eltham Platypus is continuing to improve the health of our waterways for the benefit of this Australian icon.  

Kinjia Munkara-Murray is a 27-year-old aquatic ecologist and proud Tiwi and Rambarrnga woman who developed a passion for science after growing up exploring the lush tropical environment of Garramilla (Darwin).