Greening the Pipeline
Greening the Pipeline is an ambitious project to transform the Main Outfall Sewer reserve along the Federation Trail into a greener, cooler parkland for our communities in Melbourne’s west.
2323 results for flood resilient homes guide
History and heritage
Melbourne Water has played a significant role in Melbourne’s development, from creating our underground sewerage system in the 1890s to completing Thomson Reservoir, Melbourne’s largest water supply reservoir in 1984.
Timeline of our history
Find out more about key moments in our organisation’s history.
Heritage management and conservation
We are responsible for managing different types of heritage, including built, indigenous, contact and natural heritage.
History of our water supply system
Access to clean water has shaped human settlements throughout history, and Melbourne is no different.
History of sewerage
Follow the history of Melbourne’s sewerage, from open sewers and thunderboxes to sustainable resource management and recovery.
Water storage reservoirs
Get to know Melbourne’s 10 major water storage reservoirs, which help secure our water supply now and into the future.
Reimagining Your Creek Program
We're reimagining a number of creeks across Melbourne, transforming them into desirable open spaces where people can interact with nature in cooler, healthier environments.
Cardinia Reservoir
View facts and historical rainfall data for Cardinia, Melbourne’s second-largest reservoir.
Greenvale Reservoir
View facts and historical rainfall data for Greenvale Reservoir, built to supply Melbourne’s growing west.