CurrentWe’re building a second drain to carry flood water from Melbourne’s southeast to the Port Philip Bay at Elwood.
The project will add 660 metres of new drain from Elsternwick Park to the Elwood foreshore – improving drainage and helping manage stormwater during heavy rain, storms, and floods.
This is a critical project for Melbourne and will give much-needed capacity to the original Elwood Main Drain, which is already full.
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Why this project is important
In Melbourne, rain, storms and floods are a natural part of our weather cycle. As our city and suburbs grow, we face more challenges than ever to ensure the rainfall that falls on the ground, flows through the landscape and is safely carried away from built up areas into rivers and creeks.
That’s why Melbourne Water is increasing the capacity of the stormwater drainage network with the Elwood Main Drain project to improve drainage and reduce the risk of flood in the area for decades to come.
