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Solar farms

We’re building solar farms at our treatment plants, helping generate renewable energy. Better for Melbourne and our planet.

Mount Waverley water main renewal project

Melbourne Water is undertaking water main upgrade works in Melbourne’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs. These upgrade works will ensure Melbourne Water can continue to supply our customers and the wider community with a safe and reliable water supply now and into the future.

Koornang Main Drain investigations

In partnership with Glen Eira City Council, we’ve commissioned several studies into options for mitigating flooding from the Koornang Main Drain, which services the suburbs of Ormond and McKinnon.

Forest firefighter compensation claims

Melbourne Water firefighters diagnosed with certain types of cancers may be able to access compensation, under the Forest firefighters’ presumptive rights compensation scheme.

Melbourne Water to fast-track climate change flood modelling

The impacts of climate change, and an evolving urban landscape combined with new standards, have prompted Melbourne Water to fast-track new flood modelling across Melbourne.

A new collaboration for Greater Melbourne catchments flood warnings

An improved flood warning system for Greater Melbourne catchments will be the focus of an implementation group jointly run by Melbourne Water, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) in the wake of the October 2022 Maribyrno

Cardinia Reservoir giant pine scale removal

Melbourne Water is removing an infestation of giant pine scale from Cardinia Reservoir and replanting the affected areas with native plants. These works will protect the local environment from further damage from giant pine scale and ensure the long-term biodiversity of the area.