Melbourne Water GIS map

A GIS map uses data organised in layers of information. By turning layers on and off, data and information is revealed, and patterns and relationships can be analysed.

Use this Melbourne Water Asset map to trace networks of water, sewerage and drainage pipes that keep our city running, or find your nearest waterway, wetland or dam.

Click to open the map

Learning outcomes 

• Navigate a GIS map including turning layers on and off and using a measuring tool 
• Analyse a GIS map to develop explanations and draw conclusions 
• Explain the spatial distribution of Melbourne Water assets 

Instructions 

The Melbourne Water Asset map includes the following information and tools. You can use the GIS map to show features or use one of our lesson plans (see downloads).  

Information and asset layers includes:

• Catchments, Rivers, Retarding Basins and Wetlands 
• Water Supply 
• Flora and fauna 
• Sewers and sewerage 
• Registered Aboriginal Parties 

Measuring tools: Area, Distance ruler and Location

Victorian Curriculum v2.0 

Geography 

• Year 7&8: VC2HG8S02, VC2HG8S03, VC2HG8S04, VC2HG8S05 
• Year 9&10: VC2HG10S02, VC2HG10S03, VC2HG10S04 
• VCE Geographical skills: Analysing geospatial information & Map use, interpretation and analysis