Water Outlook
A summary of the state of Melbourne’s water availability for the year ahead, and our actions to secure a resilient, reliable water supply.
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Power Line Bushfire Mitigation Plan 2025
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Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan)
The 10-year plan supports collaborative management of the Yarra and its lands to give effect to the community’s long-term vision.
Grow West 2026: 1000 Steps in Darley set for community planting day
Grow West is inviting the community to join its much-loved annual planting day, bringing people across the region together to restore and protect biodiversity west of Melbourne. The 2026 planting day is taking place from 9:30am to 4:00pm on Sunday 19 July, at the summit of 1,000 Steps in Darley, Victoria.
Melbourne Water seeks seasonal firefighters to protect the city’s drinking water
Melbourne Water is calling for applicants to join its seasonal firefighting workforce, helping protect Melbourne’s major water catchments through the 2026-27 fire season. Applications open on 2 July 2026.
French Island Priority Place
We're collaborating with government agencies and the French Island community on a five-year project to create a safe haven for threatened wildlife, by eradicating feral cats from French Island.
5 West Nutrient Removal Plant Project
The Western Treatment Plant (WTP) sustainably treats almost half of Melbourne’s sewage daily. We’ve been constructing the 5 West Nutrient Removal Plant (NRP) to ensure a safe sewerage service for local homes and businesses now and into the future.
Elwood Main Drain Project
We’re building a second drain to carry flood water from Melbourne’s southeast to the Port Philip Bay at Elwood.
Half Share Fencing
If your land adjoins Melbourne Water freehold land we may agree to reimburse half the cost of constructing an approved boundary fence.