Maribyrnong River Flood Review
An independent review was established to investigate the causes and contributors to the Maribyrnong River flood on 14 October, 2022. The review has now concluded.
An independent review was established to investigate the causes and contributors to the Maribyrnong River flood on 14 October, 2022. The review has now concluded.
At Melbourne Water, we understand the central role water plays in our communities, environment and economy.
We also understand that we live and work on the land and waterways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived on and used for thousands of years, and recognise the intrinsic connection of Traditional Owners to Country.
We’re undertaking a ten-year program to completely eradicate Spartina, an introduced grass species, from Western Port by 2025.
Melbourne Water respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong, Gunaikurnai, Taungurung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and water on which we rely and operate. We pay our deepest respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Step back in time and save Melbourne from becoming ‘Smellbourne’!
We're upgrading the Hawthorn East Retarding Basin, located next to Rathmines Reserve, to ensure a safe drainage system and prevent surrounding homes from flooding.
An independently-led review will be undertaken into the October 2022 Maribyrnong River flood.
We're performing upgrades to the Essex Street Main Drain - one of Melbourne Water's significant drains in the South Yarra and Prahran catchment.
Discover the fascinating world of macroinvertebrates at our improvised outdoor waterbug lab, and find out why these little creatures are so important to our waterways.
Join Melbourne Water and wildlife ecologist Josh Griffiths to learn about the health of platypus populations across Melbourne.