Open House Melbourne: Yan Yean Reservoir Park: Beyond the Tap
Join the tour of Yan Yean Reservoir and learn about its history, engineering and ongoing role in Melbourne's water management system.
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Open House Melbourne: Preston Service Reservoir
Join us for a guided tour of the Preston Service Reservoir.
Beyond the tap: Step inside Preston and Yan Yean reservoir sites during Open House Melbourne
Ever wondered how Melbourne gets its world-class drinking water? For one weekend only, wander through two historic reservoir sites, in areas normally closed to the public – Preston Reservoir on Saturday 26 and Yan Yean Reservoir Sunday 27 July – as part of Open House Melbourne program.
Sugarloaf Reservoir: Flexible by Design, Critical by Nature
Nestled in the Christmas Hills east of Melbourne, Sugarloaf Reservoir is one of the city’s picturesque water storages. It’s also a clever part of the system that helps keep Melbourne’s water supply steady and strong.
Greenvale Reservoir: The strategic link behind Melbourne’s expanding north
At the edge of Melbourne’s fast-growing north, Greenvale Reservoir is helping shape the region’s future, not just by storing water, but by ensuring the reliability and flexibility of drinking water especially as new communities take shape across the region.
About diversion licences
A diversion licence is needed to take water from a waterway or dam for commercial or irrigation uses. In some instances a licence may also be required for domestic and stock use.
Privacy website statement
Read our privacy statement for the entire Melbourne Water website: what personal information is collected and how it is handled.
Our water supply system
Melbourne has some of the highest-quality drinking water in the world. Learn how it makes its long journey to your tap.
Allocating Melbourne’s water resources
Learn all about water entitlements, including what we look at to determine the amount of water available and how it should be shared. View the latest seasonal determination for water entitlement holders.
Water quality testing
Melbourne’s drinking water is subject to strict water quality standards. We regularly test samples taken throughout our water supply network – view water quality results.