Improvements to Riddells Creek in Centennial Park, Macedon - new rockwork, weed removal and native revegetation

Our rivers and creeks are essential to our way of life and the plants and animals that depend on them. That’s why at Melbourne Water we’re improving the health of Findon Creek in Epping and Wollert with a weeding and revegetation program over 3 years.

We are removing large woody weeds along a 500m stretch of Merri Creek from February to May 2026. This section of Merri Creek is home to the endangered Growling Grass Frog whose habitat is threatened by invasive woody weeds such as Desert Ash.

From late 2026, we're carrying out rehabilitation works to improve the health of the billabong and help support the plants and animals that call it home.

We’re replacing weeds with indigenous vegetation to support native wildlife habitat.

Melbourne Water manages essential water and sewerage services for the region. We plan and deliver major infrastructure that supports a secure, resilient and sustainable water system for current and future generations.

Melbourne Water is progressing the feasibility design for a new underground drinking water pipeline that will be approximately 9.6 kilometres in length. It would connect the Winneke-Preston Pipeline at Parsons Rd, Eltham to the Silvan-Preston Pipeline at Harris Gully Rd, Warrandyte.

From mid-2026, we're carrying out underground repairs to the heritage-listed Main Outfall Sewer near Parkvista Drive, Truganina.

We’re carrying out minor maintenance and improvement works to the Pilot Park in Williams Landing until July 2026. This ensures the parkland continues to provide opportunities to exercise, relax, socialise and connect with nature today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

We’re preparing to undertake some works next to Norton Road in Croydon to repair the wall of a sediment pond which had collapsed.
The sediment pond is part of the Tarralla Creek wetlands.