On the outskirts of the township of Riddells Creek in Macedon Ranges, a dedicated group of volunteers have for more than a decade worked to improve the health of a 5-kilometre stretch of Sandy Creek.   

A concrete channel for stormwater that runs from Strathmore to Flemington Road is to become a leafy and healthy waterway thanks to Melbourne Water and the Chain of Ponds Collaboration.  

Melbourne Water has asked the community what services matter most to them as part of a review of the Waterways and Drainage Charge: here's what we found out.

In April, Melbourne Water released new flood modelling for the Maribyrnong River to help the community and agencies better understand flood risk across the catchment.

Melbourne Water is conducting restoration works along a 2km stretch of the Little Yarra River to improve waterway health, protect the banks of the river and provide habitat for native animals.

Melbourne Water, with John Holland-KBR JV, is a proud finalist in the Australian Water Association (AWA) Awards for an innovative approach to the Biogas Handling System Stage 1 Upgrade at the Eastern Treatment Plant. 

To mark National Water Week (21-27 October), Melbourne Water is excited to open 2025 school bookings for its brand-new unique and immersive learning experience, The Future Water Story, located at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.