History of sewerage
Follow the history of Melbourne’s sewerage, from open sewers and thunderboxes to sustainable resource management and recovery.
Follow the history of Melbourne’s sewerage, from open sewers and thunderboxes to sustainable resource management and recovery.
The town of Cocoroc was built in 1894 at the Werribee Sewage Farm to house its workers. Discover its many fascinating stories.
The Western Treatment Plant has played a crucial role in Melbourne's development, treating our sewage since 1897.
Our rivers, creeks and wetlands have played many roles throughout history: as places of cultural importance, sources of water and natural forms of drainage.
Get to know Melbourne’s 10 major water storage reservoirs, which help secure our water supply now and into the future.
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.
View facts and historical rainfall data for Cardinia, Melbourne’s second-largest reservoir.
View facts and historical rainfall data for Greenvale Reservoir, built to supply Melbourne’s growing west.
View facts and historical rainfall data for Maroondah Reservoir, which supplies Melbourne’s northern, western and inner suburbs.
View facts and historical rainfall data for O’Shannassy, Melbourne’s smallest reservoir.