Women in engineering lead the way at Melbourne Water
Melbourne Water celebrates Women in Engineering.
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Film Festival - From the Ground Up
Melbourne Water proudly presents the Inaugural From the Ground Up Film Festival at Cinema Nova Carlton.
Join us as we light up the big screen with eight inspiring films exploring the efforts of volunteers working for the environment. With special guest MC Costa Georgiadis
Local kids take action and make art to save creek creatures
Students from Westbreen Primary School turn plastic litter collected from a local creek into beautiful sculptures of native animals threatened by pollution.
Melbourne’s drainage system
Rain, storms and floods are a natural part of life in Melbourne. As our city grows, increased pressure on our drains and waterways presents new challenges. Melbourne Water manages a complex drainage system, including retarding basins and wetlands, to protect our iconic rivers, creeks and bays from the impacts of stormwater.
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.
Water hyacinth infestation removal at Namatjira Park
We’re working to remove an infestation of water weed (water hyacinth) discovered on our land within Namatjira Park.
Guide to Inclusive Communications and Engagement
Read the Melbourne Water Guide to Inclusive Communications and Engagement: equipping our staff with the necessary tools and knowledge to create more inclusive and accessible communications and engagement.