Melbourne Water invites the Maribyrnong River catchment community to an Open Forum flood event
"The study will prioritise the safety of the local community and the Lower Maribyrnong River ecosystem."
Higher temperatures and demand strain Melbourne’s water supplies
"The water we save today is an investment in our future."
Melbourne Water launches new learning tool for students and teachers on World Water Day
Students at primary and secondary levels will love World of Water, with the content particularly interesting for Years 7 and 8.
Melbourne Water to extend life of Mordialloc Main Sewer by 50 years
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.
Melbourne Water offers new funding to local Landcare volunteers
More than 500 volunteer conservation groups across the Port Phillip and Westernport region are eligible to apply for financial support.
Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation Study: Community invitation to develop the flood plan together
The first phase of the Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation Study is starting, and Melbourne Water is calling on local community members to get involved.
Do your bit on hot days to save our drinking water
A small step can make a big difference to protecting our quality of life.
Paws and effect: Keeping platypus safe from our furry friends
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.
Catch A Carp event educates locals about responsible fishing
With increased discarded fishing lines, illegal yabby traps being found along the Werribee River, and the rising threat of invasive Carp to native species, Melbourne Water has devised a free community event to tackle two problems simultaneously.
Making every drop of Melbourne’s water count for a growing city
After four years of above-average rainfall Melbourne’s reservoirs are full, with the latest Annual Water Outlook showing current storages sitting at 88.4%. But history has shown that they can drop quickly.
