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Breaking barriers in STEM: How Heremaia found her dream job at Melbourne Water
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Heremaia Tikoto reflects on achieving her dream despite feeling “pushed out of scientific spaces”.
Maribyrnong River weed removal and revegetation
We’re replacing weeds with indigenous vegetation to support native wildlife habitat.
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.
Research to Warrandyte Water Main (Link Main) Stage 1
Melbourne Water manages essential water and sewerage services for the region. We plan and deliver major infrastructure that supports a secure, resilient and sustainable water system for current and future generations.
Melbourne Water is progressing the feasibility design for a new underground drinking water pipeline that will be approximately 9.6 kilometres in length. It would connect the Winneke-Preston Pipeline at Parsons Rd, Eltham to the Silvan-Preston Pipeline at Harris Gully Rd, Warrandyte.
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.