View information about legislation administered by Melbourne Water – namely, the Water Act and its related by-laws, as well as other policies that are relevant to our work. 

Learn how Melbourne’s second major river, the Maribyrnong, has evolved with our city: from a saltwater river through to a sought-after inner city destination.

There’s more to the Yarra than the iconic Southbank stretch – learn how the river has changed over time and its contribution to Melbourne’s natural and cultural landscape.

The scheme funds vital flooding and drainage infrastructure to support major urban renewal precincts in Melbourne.

Learn how our work enhances Melbourne’s liveability: making life better, healthier, safer, more enjoyable and enriching for everyone.

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Use of and access to the Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways Program and the Incentives System registration and application platform (together, the “Program”) by you as the user (“You”) is governed by these Terms of Use.

Case study: Underwater drones are reducing the effort and cost of mapping sludge build-up in wastewater treatment lagoons.

Case study: The Tarago Water Treatment Plant has been trialling reed bed technology to reduce the volume of treatment sludge sent to landfill.