Melbourne to lock in lowest capital city water bills
“We’re balancing the need for important investments and keeping prices low for our customers.”
2288 results for flood resilient homes guide
Melbourne Water boosts housing approval efficiency
"The timely delivery of drainage and water management infrastructure is critical to delivering more homes more quickly.”
Information statement
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5 West Nutrient Removal Plant Project
The Western Treatment Plant (WTP) sustainably treats almost half of Melbourne’s sewage daily. We’ve been constructing the 5 West Nutrient Removal Plant (NRP) to ensure a safe sewerage service for local homes and businesses now and into the future.
Melbourne Water makes a splash at Ozwater ’25
A Melbourne Water project team has won a national industry award in the category of Infrastructure Project Innovation for their work on the Hobsons Bay Main Upgrade Project, at an industry awards ceremony hosted by the Australian Water Association in Adelaide on Wednesday night.
Canterbury Road, Box Hill pipe scanning works
We're maintaining Melbourne Water’s pipeline in Box Hill to increase water delivery capacity to Melbourne's northeastern suburbs.
Melbourne Water, Greater Western Water collaborate to save endangered Yarra Pygmy Perch
Melbourne Water and Greater Western Water have successfully completed a joint operation to refill a section of Deep Creek in the Macedon Ranges, aiming to save the endangered Yarra Pygmy Perch.
Melbourne’s water storages declined sharply through autumn as warm, dry conditions continue
A warmer-than-average autumn has led to an 8% drop in Greater Melbourne’s water storages since the end of summer, with current levels sitting at 73%, down 14% from the end of autumn 2024.
Caring for Western Port’s Ramsar wetlands
Melbourne Water protects Ramsar wetlands, vital for wildlife, culture, clean water and flood resilience. We work with partners to secure their future.
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.