Open House Melbourne: Preston Service Reservoir
Join us for a guided tour of the Preston Service Reservoir.
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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.
Hawthorn East Main Drain
The Hawthorn East Main Drain (HEMD) is part of the complex drainage system which Melbourne Water manages. A recent inspection of the HEMD found that sections may be reaching the end of their working life resulting in brick separation and some brick loss. That’s why at Melbourne Water we are upgrading the HEMD so that it can continue to ensure that rainfall and ground water can safely flow away from built-up areas into rivers and creeks.
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.
Bold Steps to Protect Native Species on French Island
French Island’s land managers are continuing the transformative conservation efforts to safeguard the island’s native wildlife.
Frog Folic on Skeleton Creek
Join us to hear about why frogs are a key part of healthy environments and things that you can do to help protect them. We will take a walk along the Creek to listen to frogs and learn how to capture their sounds using the Frog Census App.
What’s good for the Yarra is good for all: Experience Birrarung Riverfest this September
Melbourne Water is thrilled to join forces with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for the third annual Birrarung Riverfest, running 6 – 28 September 2025.
Discover, dream, design: Share your vision for Eumemmerring Creek
Melbourne Water is inviting the Doveton and Eumemmerring community to help bring almost two kilometres of underground drain and concrete channels back to life as a lush, meandering section of Eumemmerring Creek.
Hop into Frogging at Huntingdale Wetlands
Join us for a walk at sunset to listen to the frogs of Huntingdale wetlands, with hands-on activities to help you discover the wonderful world of frogs that is right on your door-step. Learn to identify frog and record frog calls, and maybe even spot one or two!