Water is essential to our way of life

We're lucky that water is readily available across Melbourne - we just need to turn on the tap. But despite what we may think, water is not unlimited. We all have a responsibility to use water wisely to protect this precious resource for future generations.

Maribyrnong River Flood Model

Melbourne Water has developed new flood models to better understand current and future flood information in the Maribyrnong River region.

Challenges to Melbourne’s water supply

We are in the decade that matters when our demand for water could outstrip our supply, particularly in the drier years. That's why at Melbourne Water, we've been taking action and planning across 50-year time horizons to manage and protect this precious resource for our city.

Reimagining Blind Creek - Lewis Park

We’re transforming 1.65 kilometres of underground concrete drainage into a natural waterway, and turning Lewis Park into a more enjoyable community space.

Projects

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Yarra Main Trail erosion works

We are working with the City of Yarra to repair rockwork along a section of the Yarra Main Trail near Dights Falls in...

The story of water

Learn about the Story of Water and the role you can play in this new video series.