Port Phillip and Western Port Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan
Melbourne Water has developed the Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan (BCAP) 2024–2028 to guide biodiversity protection across the Port Phillip and Western Port region.
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Melbourne Water completes major upgrade to sewage treatment with world-leading innovation
Melbourne Water is proud to announce the completion of the 5 West Nutrient Removal Plant (5W NRP), a groundbreaking upgrade to the Western Treatment Plant. This world-leading innovation will boost the city’s sewage treatment capacity while also reducing energy requirements and improving water quality.
Construction underway at Greenvale Reservoir Park, unlocking more to explore
Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria have begun works to transform the southern section of Greenvale Reservoir Park into a vibrant green space, offering residents and visitors more chances to stay active, enjoy Victoria’s great beautiful outdoors and connect with nature right on their doorstep.
Community values help shape future Maribyrnong flood defences
Melbourne Water has released its Phase 1 Feedback Report for the Maribyrnong River Catchment Flood Mitigation Study, based on community engagement from May to June. The report captures community’s views and vision for the region’s future flood-risk management.
Understanding our rainfall and river level app
Learn how to use our interactive map to view rainfall, river level or river flow data at more than 200 sites.
River health and monitoring
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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Waterway diversions
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.
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.
Water trading and licence transfers
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.