Silvan Reservoir: Melbourne’s Hydraulic Heartbeat
Tucked into the forested slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, Silvan Reservoir may look peaceful, but it works hard behind the scenes to keep Melbourne’s taps flowing, rain or shine.
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Reimagining Eumemmerring Creek
We’re transforming almost 2 kilometres of Eumemmerring Creek into a natural waterway, from Doveton Avenue, Doveton through to Lace Street, Eumemmerring.
Reimagining Tarralla Creek
We’re transforming another section of Tarralla Creek, Croydon, into a more natural and enjoyable community space.
Open House Melbourne: Yan Yean Reservoir Park: Beyond the Tap
Join the tour of Yan Yean Reservoir and learn about its history, engineering and ongoing role in Melbourne's water management system.
Open House Melbourne: Preston Service Reservoir
Join us for a guided tour of the Preston Service Reservoir.
Beyond the tap: Step inside Preston and Yan Yean reservoir sites during Open House Melbourne
Ever wondered how Melbourne gets its world-class drinking water? For one weekend only, wander through two historic reservoir sites, in areas normally closed to the public – Preston Reservoir on Saturday 26 and Yan Yean Reservoir Sunday 27 July – as part of Open House Melbourne program.
Sugarloaf Reservoir: Flexible by Design, Critical by Nature
Nestled in the Christmas Hills east of Melbourne, Sugarloaf Reservoir is one of the city’s picturesque water storages. It’s also a clever part of the system that helps keep Melbourne’s water supply steady and strong.
Hawthorn East Main Drain
The Hawthorn East Main Drain (HEMD) is part of the complex drainage system which Melbourne Water manages. A recent inspection of the HEMD found that sections may be reaching the end of their working life resulting in brick separation and some brick loss. That’s why at Melbourne Water we are upgrading the HEMD so that it can continue to ensure that rainfall and ground water can safely flow away from built-up areas into rivers and creeks.
Greenvale Reservoir: The strategic link behind Melbourne’s expanding north
At the edge of Melbourne’s fast-growing north, Greenvale Reservoir is helping shape the region’s future, not just by storing water, but by ensuring the reliability and flexibility of drinking water especially as new communities take shape across the region.
Bold Steps to Protect Native Species on French Island
French Island’s land managers are continuing the transformative conservation efforts to safeguard the island’s native wildlife.