History and heritage
Melbourne Water has played a significant role in Melbourne’s development, from creating our underground sewerage system in the 1890s to completing Thomson Reservoir, Melbourne’s largest water supply reservoir in 1984.
Melbourne Water has played a significant role in Melbourne’s development, from creating our underground sewerage system in the 1890s to completing Thomson Reservoir, Melbourne’s largest water supply reservoir in 1984.
Find out more about key moments in our organisation’s history.
Find the perfect spot for an outdoor cook-up along our rivers and creeks.
Discover our key birdwatching locations - including Werribee’s Western Treatment Plant - and species you might encounter, and find out if you need a birdwatching permit.
Case study: we launched a competition inviting submissions that proposed ways to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from our wastewater treatment plants.
Apply for access to birdwatch at the Western Treatment Plant, and learn about visitor safety requirements while on site.
Tens of thousands of birds flock to the Western Treatment Plant, with nearly 300 species recorded at the site.
Learn about our permanent water-saving rules, the Target 150 initiative and the last time water restrictions were implemented.
Use these tips to save water at home, and make every drop count - and keep your water use under Target 150.
Check out our tips for using water wisely and saving it at school, or download our fact sheet for more inspiration.