Timeline of our history
Find out more about key moments in our organisation’s history.
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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.
Cocoroc township
The town of Cocoroc was built in 1894 at the Werribee Sewage Farm to house its workers. Discover its many fascinating stories.
Afton Street Reserve Sewer Rehab Project
Melbourne Water is undertaking essential upgrades by raising the sewer weir and replacing and raising maintenance holes at the North West Sewer shaft within Afton Street Reserve in Aberfeldie.
Securing Melbourne's drinking water supply during extreme weather
"The new plant is strategically located to treat water from Silvan Reservoir, feeding into three major underground mains that serve the metropolitan area through Greenvale Reservoir."
Melbourne to lock in lowest capital city water bills
“We’re balancing the need for important investments and keeping prices low for our customers.”
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
Melbourne Water releases a large amount of information as online and printed documents, in meetings and at community events and other activities.