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Read the latest Melbourne Water news and media releases. Find out how to contact us for press enquiries, interview requests and media responses.
2314 results for flood resilient homes guide
Planning for sea level rise
Sea level rise is projected to increase over the next 100 years as a result of climate change, worsening coastal inundation. Please refer to our Interim Development Assessment Principles while our 2017 Planning for Sea Level Rise Guidelines are being updated.
Maribyrnong River Flood Review update
The consultation and submissions stage of the Maribyrnong River Flood Review is now complete.
Major Hazard Facility Safety Case Summary
While Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant has been licensed as a Major Hazard Facility since 2000, safety has been our priority since operations commenced in 1975.
Solar farms
We’re building solar farms at our treatment plants, helping generate renewable energy. Better for Melbourne and our planet.
Koornang Main Drain investigations
In partnership with Glen Eira City Council, we’ve commissioned several studies into options for mitigating flooding from the Koornang Main Drain, which services the suburbs of Ormond and McKinnon.
Forest firefighter compensation claims
Melbourne Water firefighters diagnosed with certain types of cancers may be able to access compensation, under the Forest firefighters’ presumptive rights compensation scheme.
Melbourne Water to fast-track climate change flood modelling
The impacts of climate change, and an evolving urban landscape combined with new standards, have prompted Melbourne Water to fast-track new flood modelling across Melbourne.
A new collaboration for Greater Melbourne catchments flood warnings
An improved flood warning system for Greater Melbourne catchments will be the focus of an implementation group jointly run by Melbourne Water, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) in the wake of the October 2022 Maribyrno
Cardinia Reservoir giant pine scale removal
We are removing an infestation of giant pine scale from Cardinia Reservoir and replanting the affected areas with native plants. These works will protect the local environment from further damage from giant pine scale and ensure the long-term biodiversity of the catchment.