Graceburn Creek flows restored after blockage at historic weir
Melbourne Water has restored water flows to Graceburn Creek after blockages at the upstream Graceburn Weir had caused low water levels in this important local waterway.
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Community consultation opens on Cardinia dam upgrade
Melbourne Water has opened community consultation on a major upgrade at Cardinia Reservoir, running through to 26 April 2026. This is an important opportunity for the community to help shape how the upgrade is delivered.
Eco-Explorers: Water Cycle and Wetlands (Edithvale)
Eco Explorers immerses Years 3–4 students in a hands on journey through the water cycle and wetlands, building real world understanding of ecosystems, sustainability and the impact of human choices. This program is aligned with the Science and Geography Victorian Curriculum.
Community consultation opens on Tarago Boat Ramp project
Melbourne Water is inviting community feedback on a new Recreational Area Management Plan and proposed waterway rules for Tarago Reservoir, with consultation open for four weeks from 2 March 2026.
Melbourne’s Summer Water Storage report: Every drop counts as levels fall
Melbourne Water is encouraging Melburnians to reduce water use as storage levels close summer at 69%, the lowest since 2020 and more than 11 percentage points below last year.
Improving vegetation along Moonee Ponds Creek
Healthy waterways are essential to our native wildlife, and to our way of life. That’s why we’re improving the vegetation and habitat along a five-kilometre section of Moonee Ponds Creek in Strathmore, Gowanbrae, Glenroy and Oak Park for the animals that call it home.
Melbourne Water finalises largest-ever real-time metering upgrade
Melbourne Water has completed its largest connected metering project, finalising the rollout of real-time telemetry across surface water diversion meters.
Applications open: New Landcare grants to support local volunteers
Melbourne Water is pleased to announce the 2026 Victorian Government Landcare Grants are open to applications, supporting local Landcare groups and environmental volunteers to better care for nature.
Have your say: Reimagining Tarralla Creek enters Stage 2
A stretch of underground stormwater pipe is about to become a natural creek again in Melbourne’s east. Melbourne Water is inviting community feedback, as the Reimagining Tarralla Creek project progresses to a new stage (Stage 2), restoring a further 886 metres of creek. Consultation runs from 23 March to 26 April 2026.
Melbourne Water donates more than 240 hay bales to support fire-affected farmers
Melbourne Water has delivered practical support to Victorian farmers recovering from recent bushfires, donating more than 240 hay bales to Lions Clubs Need for Feed Australia as part of its wider bushfire response.