Maroondah water supply system
Explore 360-degree views of the heritage-listed Maroondah system, which has supplied water to Melbourne since 1891.
Explore 360-degree views of the heritage-listed Maroondah system, which has supplied water to Melbourne since 1891.
The Spotswood Pumping Station was a key part of Melbourne’s first centralised sewerage system.
Access to clean water has shaped human settlements throughout history, and Melbourne is no different.
Follow the history of Melbourne’s sewerage, from open sewers and thunderboxes to sustainable resource management and recovery.
Discover trails where you can cycle, stroll or jog along Melbourne’s rivers and creeks – and feel a million miles from city life.
Read an overview of fishing responsibly, and where to find more information on requirements and fishing locations.
Discover our key birdwatching locations - including Werribee’s Western Treatment Plant - and species you might encounter, and find out if you need a birdwatching permit.
Take in 360-degree panoramas of the historic Maroondah Reservoir, including the scenic garden and picturesque valve houses at the base of the dam.
View 360-degree panoramas of the historic Coranderrk Aqueduct, from Badgers Creek Weir to Silvan Reservoir, and hear first-hand from one of its caretakers.
Explore the history of the century-old Maroondah Aqueduct with 360-degree panoramas, starting at Maroondah Reservoir and following it down to the Yering Gorge Pumping Station.