Community values help shape future Maribyrnong flood defences
Melbourne Water has released its Phase 1 Feedback Report for the Maribyrnong River Catchment Flood Mitigation Study, based on community engagement from May to June. The report captures community’s views and vision for the region’s future flood-risk management.
Melbourne Water completes major upgrade to sewage treatment with world-leading innovation
Melbourne Water is proud to announce the completion of the 5 West Nutrient Removal Plant (5W NRP), a groundbreaking upgrade to the Western Treatment Plant. This world-leading innovation will boost the city’s sewage treatment capacity while also reducing energy requirements and improving water quality.
Discover, dream, design: Share your vision for Eumemmerring Creek
Melbourne Water is inviting the Doveton and Eumemmerring community to help bring almost two kilometres of underground drain and concrete channels back to life as a lush, meandering section of Eumemmerring Creek.
What’s good for the Yarra is good for all: Experience Birrarung Riverfest this September
Melbourne Water is thrilled to join forces with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for the third annual Birrarung Riverfest, running 6 – 28 September 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helping hands needed for Grow West planting day
Grow West is asking for the help of green-thumbed volunteers to join a community planting day from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, 20 July, to plant 4,000 native seedlings along Korjamnunnip Creek on Wurundjeri Country in Ballan.
