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Melbourne’s declining water supplies will be boosted with desalinated water.

“From the water bubbling on the banks and splashing ducks, to birdsong and rustling leaves, the creek is singing again.”

"The study will prioritise the safety of the local community and the Lower Maribyrnong River ecosystem."

"The water we save today is an investment in our future."

From evaporation to precipitation, the World of Water Interactive Map connects abstract ideas about the water cycle to real places.

Constructed in 1937, the 3.5-kilometre-long sewer uses gravity to transport sewage from the Mordialloc catchment area to the South Eastern Trunk Sewer.

More than 500 volunteer conservation groups across the Port Phillip and Westernport region are eligible to apply for financial support. 

The first phase of the Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation Study is starting, and Melbourne Water is calling on local community members to get involved. 

A small step can make a big difference to protecting our quality of life.

As juvenile platypus prepare to leave their burrows for the first time during late summer and autumn, Melbourne Water encourages dog owners to do their bit to protect the vulnerable species. Dog obedience demonstrations, guided platypus walks and free coffee (including puppuccinos!) will offered at a free Melbourne Water event in Hume promoting responsible pet ownership in and around Melbourne’s waterways.