A new 400kW hydroelectricity plant is powering Melbourne Water's operations at St Albans Reservoir, ultimately helping to provide clean, low-cost energy and reduce cost of living pressures for Victorians. 

Melbourne Water’s M22/M46 Water Mains Renewal project, a joint partnership with John Holland-KBR JV, is a finalist in the Australian Water Association (AWA) Awards for Water Industry Safety Excellence.

With Victoria’s current flooding emergency Melbourne Water is advising residents in the southeast of Melbourne of a continued release of treated wastewater from the Eastern Treatment Plant.

Due to dry conditions over the weekend, we have now ceased discharge of treated wastewater into Taylors Drain, however the EPA advises avoiding contact with surrounding waterways, including Carrum and Seaford Beach, for the time being.

Water authorities continue their work to assist with the recovery and providing support for flood affected residents following the Maribyrnong River flooding event.

Melbourne Water is proud to have taken out top honours at the Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia competition. Next stop - representing Australia at the international competition!

Melbourne’s Water Outlook 2023 shows water storage levels are over 98% full, the highest since 1996.

An independently-led review will be undertaken into the October 2022 Maribyrnong River flood.

Melbourne Water's first cultural burning project, delivered with a Traditional Owner group, has received some fantastic recognition.

Melbourne Water has signed its first ever Partnership Agreement with a Registered Aboriginal Party - the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation.