Waverley Road Retarding Basin Spillway Upgrade
Current
Contract awarded.
Rain, storms and floods are a natural part of life in Melbourne, but they can have a big impact of way of life.
That’s why at Melbourne Water, we manage a complex system of drainage across the city and plan for the impacts of stormwater on our iconic rivers, creeks and bays. The Waverley Road retarding basin spillway is an important part of the system that ensures rainfall is carried safely away from built up areas and into rivers and creeks, minimising the risk of flooding to the surrounding area.
About the project
Since the early 1960s the Waverley Road retarding basin has played an important function in protecting the local area during and storm and flood events. Melbourne Water manages more than 200 retarding basins.
October 2024
Early November 2024
Site establishment.
November 2024
Construction commences.
November 2025
Works completed on site.
December 2025
Site demobilisation and reinstatement.
What to expect
While Melbourne Water makes every effort to minimise disruption to the community, during works you may notice:
- Increased vehicle and truck movements in and out of Oxford Street and Regent Street.
- Potential diversion of Scotchmans Creek Trail around the retarding basin.
- General construction impacts to residents, such as dust, noise and path closures.
- Some vegetation will need to be trimmed or removed so that our crew and machinery can access the site. Any vegetation removed will be reinstated at the end of the works.
Contact us
We will continue to communicate with residents as the project progresses about upcoming impacts via letters and door knocks. For more information about this project, please call 1800 960 977.
We will make every effort to minimise the impact of these works on the local community and the environment and we thank you for your patience while we complete these important works.
Call 1800 960 977