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.
Melbourne’s water storages at 88.4%
Melbourne’s Annual Water Outlook 2025 shows that water storage levels are expected to remain secure for the year ahead.
Melbourne Water firefighters honoured for their work across Black Summer
"This acknowledgment from the people of Australia rightly memorialises your courage and contribution.”
Eight-year-old citizen scientist captures rare Growling Grass Frog call in the Yarra Valley
An exciting scientific discovery was made when eight-year-old Alice Dutton, a budding citizen scientist from Tecoma, recorded the call of the threatened Growling Grass Frog (Litoria raniformis) during a Birrarung Riverfest event at Spadoni’s Billabong in Yering. According to Melbourne Water’s frog data, the species has not been recorded in this location for 24 years.
Drones trialled to protect Melbourne’s world class drinking water
In a cutting-edge initiative, Melbourne Water is trialling autonomous drones to monitor and safeguard the city’s world-class drinking water.
More funding announced for a cleaner and healthier Elster Creek
The funds will also be used to harvest stormwater to reduce stormwater volume and pollutants going into both Elster Creek and Port Phillip Bay.
Melbourne Water infrastructure project wins innovation award
The project involved the construction of a 670-metre tunnel under the Yarra River through challenging geological conditions.
Toddlers turn on the tap to celebrate new water mains
Melbourne Water and the Victorian Government have invested $65 million in the project.
Shorn again: Sugar the sheep returns to work
Sugar’s origins remain a mystery, adding an element of intrigue to his story.
Waterway pollution top of mind as Melbourne Water weighs priorities
Melbourne Water has asked the community what services matter most to them as part of a review of the Waterways and Drainage Charge: here's what we found out.
