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Join the conversation on population growth and climate change: twin challenges we’re tackling now and into the future for Melburnians. From saving water to caring for our beautiful rivers and creeks, discover how you can play an important role.

  • How we’re taking action
    Learn how Melbourne’s water corporations are working hard to secure our water supply.
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    Tackling climate change
    Read how Melbourne Water is adapting our operations in response to a changing and increasingly variable climate.
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    Enhancing liveability: our commitment
    Learn how we’re making life better, healthier, safer, more enjoyable and enriching for everyone.
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    Our Path to Net Zero
    We’re taking action on climate change, pledging to halve our emissions by 2025 and reduce them to net zero by 2030.
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    Our water supply challenges
    Read about the major challenges facing our water supply, including population growth and climate change.
  • North–South Pipeline
    The pipeline can supply water to Melbourne in times of critical human need.
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    Urban cooling
    Learn how we’re shading, cooling and greening Melbourne’s public spaces.
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7 December 2022

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