Supplying water to Melbourne
That’s why 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.
That’s why 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.
"This acknowledgment from the people of Australia rightly memorialises your courage and contribution.”
We are upgrading meters that help monitor water flowing through our water mains under the St Georges Road median.
Melbourne’s Annual Water Outlook 2025 shows that water storage levels are expected to remain secure for the year ahead.
After four years of above-average rainfall Melbourne’s reservoirs are full, with the latest Annual Water Outlook showing current storages sitting at 88.4%. But history has shown that they can drop quickly.
With increased discarded fishing lines, illegal yabby traps being found along the Werribee River, and the rising threat of invasive Carp to native species, Melbourne Water has devised a free community event to tackle two problems simultaneously.
We have been working with the City of Yarra to repair rockwork along a section of the Yarra Main Trail near Dights Falls in Abbotsford affected by erosion. These works are now complete and will ensure continued, safe use of the trail for pedestrians, cyclists, and for people of all abilities.
As juvenile platypus prepare to leave their burrows for the first time during late summer and autumn, Melbourne Water encourages dog owners to do their bit to protect the vulnerable species. Dog obedience demonstrations, guided platypus walks and free coffee (including puppuccinos!) will offered at a free Melbourne Water event in Hume promoting responsible pet ownership in and around Melbourne’s waterways.
Join us for a morning of fun, education and free coffee with your four-legged friend!
Did you know Sunbury is home to the elusive platypus? Learn how practising responsible dog ownership around waterways can protect our local platypus population.
Dog obedience demonstrations from Sunbury & District Obedience Dog Club and FREE coffee and puppycinos courtesy of Spence and Co Coffee van.
A small step can make a big difference to protecting our quality of life.