Melbourne Water to extend life of Mordialloc Main Sewer by 50 years
Constructed in 1937, the 3.5-kilometre-long sewer uses gravity to transport sewage from the Mordialloc catchment area to the South Eastern Trunk Sewer.
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Community celebrates the new Moonee Ponds Creek
“From the water bubbling on the banks and splashing ducks, to birdsong and rustling leaves, the creek is singing again.”
Desalinated water to boost storages
Melbourne’s declining water supplies will be boosted with desalinated water.
Pipeline transformed into new community park at Truganina
The community at Truganina turned out on Saturday to celebrate the opening of a new park along the old Main Outfall Sewer, where locals and visitors can meet, play, and relax.
Protecting Werribee River in Bacchus Marsh – weed removal and native revegetation
We will be removing trees and vegetation that are invasive weeds along the Werribee River in Bacchus Marsh then replanting the area with native trees and plants. Our maintenance program will also include rabbit control.
These works will improve the health of this waterway by protecting it from erosion while ensuring the local platypus population and other native animals and plants can thrive.
WoW map quest: Exploring Melbourne’s catchments
Worksheet: World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about Melbourne’s catchments and how they contribute to Melbourne having a high-quality water supply. Find out about the different catchments and where they are located. Learn about the reservoirs that supply Melbourne with water and how water moves throughout the system.
WoW map quest: Recycled water exploration
Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about how recycled water is produced, where it is used and what are the environmental benefits of using recycled water. Find out about recycled water use around Australia and the world.
WoW map quest: Desalination exploration
Worksheet: World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn how desalinated water is produced, why it was built and how much water can be produced. Discover where desalinated water can be used and how it contributes to Melbourne’s water supply.
WoW map quest: Using and saving water
Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about Melbourne’s water storage levels and their change over time. Find out about water use, how it is allocated and used. Explore ideas to reduce water use.
WoW map quest: Desalination and recycled water explained
Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about recycled water and desalination, two types of sources of alternate water. Find out how recycled water is produced, where it is used and what are the environmental benefits of using recycled water. Learn how desalination works, why the plant was built and where the water is used.