From providing clean drinking water, treating sewage , working in our community to reduce flood risk, and keeping all 25,000km of Melbourne’s rivers, creeks and catchments healthy, we care for, manage and protect all parts of the water cycle.
Tucked into the forested slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, Silvan Reservoir may look peaceful, but it works hard behind the scenes to keep Melbourne’s taps flowing, rain or shine.
Join the tour of Yan Yean Reservoir and learn about its history, engineering and ongoing role in Melbourne's water management system.
Join us for a guided tour of the Preston Service Reservoir.
Understand the key values and conditions we use to track the health of our rivers, creeks and wetlands, and how we test water quality.
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We monitor and supply water diversion licences for any water needed to be taken from the Yarra River, Lower Maribyrnong River and Western tributary areas for commercial and irrigation uses.
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.
Water trading is the buying and selling of water entitlements by licence holders. Find out how to apply to trade water, or transfer your licence when selling your property.
All farm dam owners are legally responsible for the safety of their dams and any death, injury or damage they cause if they fail.