The district is a former swamp, drained in the 1800s for farming. Due to its significant flood risk, property owners pay a special precept rate to fund the higher level of drainage service we provide to the area.
View our five-year investment plan for our waterways and drainage services, and see how we're progressing on our commitments.
Local government is a key delivery partner for Melbourne Water, and are essential to the way we deliver waterways and drainage services and outcomes to our customers and community.
Melbourne Water provides legislated flood protection, drainage and waterway protection services that seek to ensure the community of Melbourne is protected and resilient from our climate change future.
The 10-year plan supports collaborative management of the Yarra and its lands to give effect to the community’s long-term vision.
Read our Annual Report for an overview of how we’re working to meet customer needs and regulatory obligations, and contribute to enhancing Melbourne’s life and liveability.
Named after explorer George Bass, the 30-kilometre Bass River begins in West Gippsland’s Strzelecki Ranges and flows through the flat expanses of the Bass Valley into Western Port.
This report outlines Melbourne Water's unwavering commitment to advancing sustainability through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Browse data for rainfall and water storage levels in Melbourne, or learn more about water.
Our corporate plan guides our objectives, actions and targets over the mid- to long-term.