Construction and handover
Keep a close eye on construction to make sure the design drawings and specifications are followed. A few simple mistakes can cause plants to not survive or thrive.
Keep a close eye on construction to make sure the design drawings and specifications are followed. A few simple mistakes can cause plants to not survive or thrive.
You should generally inspect water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets every three months for maintenance once the plants are established.
The following checklists, design examples and case studies have been developed by Melbourne Water for use by councils.
A model is usually needed during the design of stormwater treatments to help determine the appropriate size and design configuration, and prove that it meets minimum planning requirements.
Our Operating Environment Scan helps us identify global trends that present opportunities and risks for our business and broader industry.
Read the Melbourne Water Guide to Inclusive Communications and Engagement: equipping our staff with the necessary tools and knowledge to create more inclusive and accessible communications and engagement.
Volunteer with Landcare, and be part of a movement making positive change in the community and environment.
Take a guided tour of the Winneke Water Treatment Plant, and learn how water from the Yarra River is made fit to drink. Tours are run by Eco-Adventure Tours.
Sea level rise is projected to increase over the next 100 years as a result of climate change, worsening coastal inundation. Please refer to our Interim Development Assessment Principles while our 2017 Planning for Sea Level Rise Guidelines are being updated.
While Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant has been licensed as a Major Hazard Facility since 2000, safety has been our priority since operations commenced in 1975.