Melbourne Water boosts housing approval efficiency
"The timely delivery of drainage and water management infrastructure is critical to delivering more homes more quickly.”
2302 results for flood resilient homes guide
Melbourne Water makes a splash at Ozwater ’25
A Melbourne Water project team has won a national industry award in the category of Infrastructure Project Innovation for their work on the Hobsons Bay Main Upgrade Project, at an industry awards ceremony hosted by the Australian Water Association in Adelaide on Wednesday night.
Silvan Reservoir: Melbourne’s Hydraulic Heartbeat
Tucked into the forested slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, Silvan Reservoir may look peaceful, but it works hard behind the scenes to keep Melbourne’s taps flowing, rain or shine.
Melbourne’s Winter Water Storage Report: Desal steps in as rain holds back
Winter 2025 has been very dry, and this has contributed to the driest January-June streamflows on record, with catchment rainfall down 11.2 per cent on the 30-year (1995-2024) average and streamflow around half of last year’s levels. While this has taken storage volumes to their lowest levels for the end of winter since 2020, the Victorian Desalination Plant has stepped up, delivering over 16 billion litres since 1 July to keep Melbourne’s water storages topped up.
Melbourne Water lodges 2026-31 Price Submission with Essential Services Commission
Melbourne Water has submitted its 2026–31 Price Submission to the State’s independent economic regulator – the Essential Services Commission (ESC), marking a pivotal moment in Melbourne's water future.
Tech-driven flows secure future for Melbourne’s platypus
Melbourne Water, in partnership with the Australian Government, University of Melbourne, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Yarra Ranges Council and South East Water, is rolling out a first-of-its-kind ‘smart water’ project in Melbourne’s outer east to help to reverse the critical decline of platypus by actively managing stormwater and flows in Monbulk Creek.
Melbourne Water marks National Volunteer Week at Western Treatment plant
Melbourne Water’s WaterWatch team celebrated the dedication and impact of local volunteers this National Volunteer Week, hosting an event at the Western Treatment Plant recognising their outstanding contribution to protecting waterways and ecosystems across Greater Melbourne.
Small actions, big impact: How you can help Victoria's frogs this October
Immerse yourself in nature this October and help frog conservation by participating in Frog Month Victoria.
Grass cutting maintenance
We cut grass across 4155 hectares of land that we own, through our annual scheduled maintenance program.
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