Restoring habitat after Montrose fire
When fire tore through Montrose in March 2025, it destroyed and damaged homes, scorched bushland, damaged wildlife habitat and disrupted planned restoration work. Melbourne Water is working alongside local partners to restore vital habitats, protect biodiversity and reconnect the landscape for native species.
Melbourne Water welcomes two new board directors
Melbourne Water welcomes two new board directors, Lahra Carey and Prue Digby. The two new appointments further enrich the expertise of the Melbourne Water board, bringing new perspectives and experiences to the organisation alongside the re-appointment of Anita Roper and James Atkins.
Melbourne Water funds over half a million in Landcare Grants to help communities protect what matters
Melbourne Water is proud to deliver over half a million dollars to support Landcare groups and networks restoring, enhancing and protecting our local environment.
Melbourne Water lodges 2026-31 Price Submission with Essential Services Commission
Melbourne Water has submitted its 2026–31 Price Submission to the State’s independent economic regulator – the Essential Services Commission (ESC), marking a pivotal moment in Melbourne's water future.
From waste to wonder: the Eastern Treatment Plant turns 50
In September, Melbourne Water celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP), a leader in sewerage management. The ETP treats nearly half of Melbourne’s sewage – about 400 million litres a day – while advancing wastewater treatment and sustainable energy production.
Melbourne Water celebrates five-fold presence in 2025 VIC Water Awards Finalists
Melbourne Water has been named a finalist in five of six categories at the 2025 VIC Water Awards, recognising its staff and projects for innovation, research and development and organisational excellence.
Securing Victoria’s Water Supply for the Future
Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government of the Victorian Water Security Plan is welcomed by Victoria’s five major water corporations: Barwon Water, Greater Western Water, Melbourne Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water.
Hawthorn East Retarding Basin: protecting homes and supporting local sport
Spectators at Rathmines Road Reserve Oval will have a new place to cheer on their local teams, thanks to the upgraded Hawthorn East Retarding Basin (HERB). This upgrade not only protects homes from flooding but also creates a lasting legacy for the community. A spectator shelter, integrated into the spillway wall overlooking the oval, transforms essential flood infrastructure into a space for the entire neighbourhood to enjoy.
How loopy litter is tangling Melbourne’s platypus – and what you can do
September is Platypus Month. Classed as vulnerable, Greater Melbourne is home to only 1,000-3,000 platypuses. They face many threats, one of the greatest is ‘loopy litter’ with 4 per cent of the platypus population entangled at any one time. In the Werribee River, that figure spikes to a staggering 15 per cent.
Melbourne’s Winter Water Storage Report: Desal steps in as rain holds back
Winter 2025 has been very dry, and this has contributed to the driest January-June streamflows on record, with catchment rainfall down 11.2 per cent on the 30-year (1995-2024) average and streamflow around half of last year’s levels. While this has taken storage volumes to their lowest levels for the end of winter since 2020, the Victorian Desalination Plant has stepped up, delivering over 16 billion litres since 1 July to keep Melbourne’s water storages topped up.
