Melbourne Water is excited to announce that during the school holidays from 16 September to 1 October 2023, we will be taking over the StemLab at Scienceworks.

Today is National Threatened Species Day and provides an opportunity to shine a light on a species that is facing a similar fate, the Eltham Copper Butterfly.

Yesterday, Minister for Water, the Hon. Harriet Shing announced the appointment of a new Chair and four new Directors to the Melbourne Water Board. These appointments continue to build on the rich diversity of water sector boards. 

Melbourne Water is about to finish the redevelopment of the landscape surrounding Boronia’s Liverpool Road retarding basin, with native endangered wildlife reaping the rewards.

To protect and conserve threatened platypus populations this spring, Melbourne Water is continuing to take proactive measures.

Congratulations to the 2023 Victorian Landcare Grant recipients across the Melbourne Water-managed Port Phillip and Westernport regions.

In celebration of World Rivers Day on 24 September 2024, Melbourne Water is pleased to announce its partnership with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and the upcoming Birrarung Riverfest 2023, a celebration of the Birrarung.

Beyond the excitement on the field, Melbourne Water has discovered a fascinating connection between this sporting event and the city’s water usage patterns, known as the ‘flush factor’.

While all eyes were fixed on the thrilling clash between the two top AFL teams, Melbourne Water, monitored water usage patterns throughout the sporting event.

Greg Wilson started working for Melbourne Water 43 years ago, this week, after some time away, his career has come full circle returning as Chair of the new Board.