"The study will prioritise the safety of the local community and the Lower Maribyrnong River ecosystem."

Constructed in 1937, the 3.5-kilometre-long sewer uses gravity to transport sewage from the Mordialloc catchment area to the South Eastern Trunk Sewer.

“From the water bubbling on the banks and splashing ducks, to birdsong and rustling leaves, the creek is singing again.”

Melbourne’s declining water supplies will be boosted with desalinated water.

The community at Truganina turned out on Saturday to celebrate the opening of a new park along the old Main Outfall Sewer, where locals and visitors can meet, play, and relax.

"To improve how we handle litter, we need to track down where it’s coming from, see how it gets into our stormwater system, and tackle the problem at the source."

Melbourne Water in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and the Victorian Government, has delivered a stormwater harvesting system at Monbulk Recreation Reserve.

Frogs play a vital role in the ecology of wetlands and waterways. They breathe and drink through their skin and as such are sensitive to drought and pollution. Unfortunately, frog populations are under threat and many species are disappearing or at danger of going extinct.

As we recognise World Water Day, Melbourne Water and ABC Education are working together to help improve water literacy levels in schools across the nation.

Melbourne Water, a leading partner for the Paddle for Patterson event, was proud to support and be involved in the innovative community event that highlighted the impact of litter in our waterways and the need to take action to mitigate it. Held last weekend, this fun-filled event celebrated the launch of the Lower Dandenong Creek Litter Action Plan, which primarily focuses on reducing litter in the lower Dandenong Creek waterway, stormwater network, and ultimately to Port Phillip Bay.