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.
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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.
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.
Melbourne Water invites the Maribyrnong River catchment community to an Open Forum flood event
"The study will prioritise the safety of the local community and the Lower Maribyrnong River ecosystem."
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.
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.
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.