Maribyrnong River Flood Review Independent Panel report released
The Independent Review Panel appointed by Melbourne Water to conduct a review into the Maribyrnong River flood event of 14 October 2022 has handed down its report.
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Melbourne Water Portal
The Portal provides easy access to our data and information.
Yarra Capital Improvement Program
We’re embarking on a major program that will see over 60km of the Birrarung (Yarra River) receive a dedicated renewal over five years from 2022-2026 to help promote the health of our landmark waterway.
Odour management
Through an extensive network of underground pipes, sewers and treatment plants we manage and treat our city’s sewage, ensuring the health of our environment, our communities and our families.
Tidal gates closures
Flood gates separate the Tidal Waterways from the Patterson River, to protect residents from flooding. View the likelihood of them closing at the next high tide.
Threatened platypus prompt huge turnout to save habitat
With support from Melbourne Water’s Waterwatch Platypus Program and Nillumbik Shire Council volunteer group Friends of the Eltham Platypus is continuing to improve the health of our waterways for the benefit of this Australian icon.
Ecologist’s love of insects grew from her childhood in Darwin and Tiwi Islands
Kinjia Munkara-Murray is a 27-year-old aquatic ecologist and proud Tiwi and Rambarrnga woman who developed a passion for science after growing up exploring the lush tropical environment of Garramilla (Darwin).
Help the platypus of Diamond Creek!
Come along and help restore vital habitat to the platypus that call the Diamond Creek home!
New underground water pipeline provides TAFE students with hands-on learning experience
Future tradies learned about the installation of a new underground water pipeline when Melbourne Water invited a group of Swinburne TAFE students to visit the Kilsyth to Croydon Water Main Renewal project.
Explainer: How safe is the Yarra River for swimming?
The risk to athletes on the River Seine in Paris during the Olympic Games highlighted some of the issues associated with using urban waterways for recreation.
The Yarra River in Melbourne faces many of the same issues as the Seine, such as pollution from rubbish, grease, oil, and other contaminants that enter our stormwater drainage system.