Thornhill Park retarding basin and wetland
We’ve rectified the outlet structure of Thornhill Park retarding basin and wetland, to naturally balance water levels within the system as designed.
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Lilydale drainage assets - ongoing maintenance works
Melbourne Water undertakes routine inspections and maintenance of Lilydale Drain and other drainage assets within the local area. To maintain these assets at times maintenance and desilting works are required.
Maribyrnong Flood Independent Review Panel issues final report
Melbourne Water today published the final report of the independent review into the flooding of the Maribyrnong River in 2022.
Elster Creek Litter Collaboration
We’re developing a holistic, data-driven approach to prevent litter entering Port Phillip Bay through Elster Creek.
Flooding and drainage
Floods are a natural part of Melbourne’s weather. We can’t stop them from happening, but we can all play a role in minimising their impacts.
Water management
At Melbourne Water, we have been taking action and planning across 50-year time horizons to manage and protect this precious resource for our city.
Sewerage
We manage and treat our city’s sewage, ensuring the health of our environment, our communities and our families.
Saving water
Learn about how you can save water and make a difference to our environment and our future.
Bulk water and sewerage
We work with the retail water companies and other non-metropolitan water businesses to supply drinking and recycled water water, and to remove and treat sewerage.
What we do
Melbourne Water touches all parts of the water cycle: from providing clean drinking water, treating sewage, planning that manages flooding, and keeping Melbourne’s rivers, creeks and catchments healthy.