Reducing flood risk in our community
Flood risk in any area depends on how often flooding occurs, how deep and fast floodwater flows and how it impacts people, homes, and infrastructure.
Flood risk in any area depends on how often flooding occurs, how deep and fast floodwater flows and how it impacts people, homes, and infrastructure.
We are improving the native vegetation of 47 hectares (3 kms) along Devilbend Creek, adjacent to the Devilbend Reservoir. Over four years we are removing weeds and planting new native plants. These works will protect the waterway from erosion and improve habitat for native plants and animals such as the Dwarf Galaxias, Southern Toadlet and Eastern Long-necked Turtle.
Join us on Sunday 9 November from 10am-4pm at the Western Treatment Plant for a day packed with discovery, fun, and connection! From a Welcome to Country by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, to behind-the-scenes bus tours and birdwatching in world-renowned wetlands, to digital games, historical walks, and kids’ entertainment - there’s something for everyone!
Melbourne Water and Yarra City Council are working together to consider options for how to reduce the impacts of flooding in and around Glass Street in Richmond.
Learn about bird watching and fishing or discover great riverside BBQ spots, bike tracks, walking trails and more!
Learn about Melbourne's history through its water - from pre-colonial creeks and rivers to the early days of sewage treatment and reservoirs.
Improvements to Riddells Creek in Centennial Park, Macedon - new rockwork, weed removal and native revegetation
Enjoy a morning of fishing along the Little Yarra River, learn about the local platypus population, and trade in old opera house nets for wildlife-friendly alternatives!