Edithvale–Seaford Wetland
Understand the importance of the largest natural wetland of its kind in Greater Melbourne, and how it is managed.
Understand the importance of the largest natural wetland of its kind in Greater Melbourne, and how it is managed.
We work closely with retail water companies to ensure affordable, high-quality water, reliable sewerage and outstanding natural community spaces that make greater Melbourne a fantastic place to live.
Our Managing Director oversees six organisational portfolios with a broad range of core responsibilities.
Melbourne Water undertakes routine inspection across many sites including drains, local creeks, waterways and retarding basins to maintain these assets, and ensure they continue to provide drainage for the local area.
Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent, yet we are one of the highest users of water per person. We live in an uncertain climate – it’s important to use water wisely so we have a secure source of drinking water for many years to come.
Students consider the importance of using water wisely and use a set of water saving cards to develop an action plan for using water wisely at home.
Take the Drip Trip beneath Melbourne and discover what keeps your water flowing – from rivers to reservoirs, sewers and stormwater drains.
This series of colourful activity sheets cover a range of indoor and outdoor tasks to keep students entertained, while helping them to get to know the unique species that live in their local waterways.
The Melbourne Water Asset GIS map traces networks of water, sewerage and drainage pipes that keep our city functioning
Learn more about frogs, citizen science, lifecycles and endangered frog species. Suitable for early learning and primary school students.