Melbourne Water is undertaking platypus surveys across Greater Melbourne this spring breeding season as part of a three-decade-long monitoring program. Its most comprehensive mapping effort to date involves testing water samples for platypus DNA to determine where the elusive animal is present.
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Melbourne Water is increasing the capacity of the Elwood Main Drain to reduce flooding in the Elster Creek catchment.
Know your risk, be prepared and act safely in the event of a flood.
We're upgrading the Hawthorn East Retarding Basin, located next to Rathmines Reserve, to ensure a safe drainage system and prevent surrounding homes from flooding.