Producing recycled water
Discover how we produce high-quality recycled water at our Eastern and Western treatment plants.
Discover how we produce high-quality recycled water at our Eastern and Western treatment plants.
Learn how we look after greater Melbourne’s 25,000 kilometres of waterways, and the role that wetlands play.
Spectators at Rathmines Road Reserve Oval will have a new place to cheer on their local teams, thanks to the upgraded Hawthorn East Retarding Basin (HERB). This upgrade not only protects homes from flooding but also creates a lasting legacy for the community. A spectator shelter, integrated into the spillway wall overlooking the oval, transforms essential flood infrastructure into a space for the entire neighbourhood to enjoy.
Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government of the Victorian Water Security Plan is welcomed by Victoria’s five major water corporations: Barwon Water, Greater Western Water, Melbourne Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water.
Melbourne Water has been named a finalist in five of six categories at the 2025 VIC Water Awards, recognising its staff and projects for innovation, research and development and organisational excellence.
Flood risk in any area depends on how often flooding occurs, how deep and fast floodwater flows and how it impacts people, homes, and infrastructure.
Melbourne Water has submitted its 2026–31 Price Submission to the State’s independent economic regulator – the Essential Services Commission (ESC), marking a pivotal moment in Melbourne's water future.
We’re trialling a better way of collaborating to address challenges in the Moonee Ponds Creek Catchment, progressively transforming the creek through co-designing and co-delivering projects.
A summary of the state of Melbourne’s water availability for the year ahead, and our actions to secure a resilient, reliable water supply.
We’re undertaking strategic research projects to improve our knowledge of Western Port’s marine and coastal environments.