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Maintenance

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life. That’s why we plan for, manage and maintain all elements of the water cycle. From grass cutting, to weed management and revegetation to desilting our pipelines.

Platypus and frogs activities

This activity sheet will keep students entertained, while helping them to get to know the unique species that live in their local waterways – platypus and frogs

Running a waterbug session

This introductory guide to running waterbug sampling sessions is designed for teachers (Foundation to Year 8). 

Bushy Park Dandenong Creek Project

As part of the Enhancing Our Dandenong Creek program, Melbourne Water is working with stakeholders and the community to improve the habitat, ecology and amenity of Dandenong Creek.

Revegetation and weed control works

Rivers and creeks are essential to our way of life - that’s why at Melbourne Water we conduct ongoing inspections of our creeks and waterways.

Desilting creeks, wetlands and drains

Melbourne Water undertakes routine inspection across many sites including drains, local creeks, waterways and retarding basins to maintain these assets, and ensure they continue to provide drainage for the local area.

Super Sewage and water cycle exploration

Learn about the water cycle and what happens to their wastewater when it goes down the drain. Students will also discover that sewage is not wastewater and is an important resource that can be re-used.

Action: saving water at school

Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent, yet we are one of the highest users of water per person. We live in an uncertain climate – it’s important to use water wisely so we have a secure source of drinking water for many years to come.

Water wise users

Students consider the importance of using water wisely and use a set of water saving cards to develop an action plan for using water wisely at home.