Managing flood risk together
Flood management in Melbourne is a shared responsibility between Melbourne Water, councils, emergency services and other key partners.
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Western Port wetlands
The Western Port Ramsar site spans nearly 60,000 hectares of wetlands, tidal flats, and seagrass meadows. It is internationally recognised for its biodiversity, rich birdlife, and its role in supporting healthy marine and coastal ecosystems. These wetlands filter water, support fisheries, reduce flood risk, and provide habitat for thousands of native species.
Helping hands needed for Grow West planting day
Grow West is asking for the help of green-thumbed volunteers to join a community planting day from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, 20 July, to plant 4,000 native seedlings along Korjamnunnip Creek on Wurundjeri Country in Ballan.
Who is Melbourne Water?
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.
Silvan Reservoir: Melbourne’s Hydraulic Heartbeat
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.
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.
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.