Solar farms
We’re building solar farms at our treatment plants, helping generate renewable energy. Better for Melbourne and our planet.
We’re building solar farms at our treatment plants, helping generate renewable energy. Better for Melbourne and our planet.
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.
Melbourne Water firefighters diagnosed with certain types of cancers may be able to access compensation, under the Forest firefighters’ presumptive rights compensation scheme.
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.
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
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.
Read the Melbourne Water Guide to Inclusive Communications and Engagement: equipping our staff with the necessary tools and knowledge to create more inclusive and accessible communications and engagement.
Volunteer with Landcare, and be part of a movement making positive change in the community and environment.
Yarra4Life is a major environmental program based in the Yarra Valley that works to improve, increase and protect habitat for native animals, including the Helmeted Honeyeater and the Leadbeater’s Possum.
The Port Phillip and Western Port Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) is the overarching plan for how land, water and biodiversity is protected and enhanced across the Port Phillip and Westernport region.