Current Projects - Working With the Community
Before beginning significant capital works, we provide information to the community and, where possible, obtain their input into the planning of these projects.
We aim to continually improve our consultation with the community. We evaluate our programs and provide training to project managers involved in planning and delivering community consultation.
Current projects are listed below:
Water Supply
Seawater Desalination Plant
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project- The Victorian Government today announced the second phase of its water strategy 'Our Water Our Future'...
- In June 2007 the Victorian Government released Our Water Our Future - The next stage of the...
Tarago Project
Strategic Fire Breaks- The Tarago Reservoir has been reconnected to Melbourne’s water supply network...
- 350kms of firebreaks were built to protect the Thomson and Upper Yarra Catchment during the Great Divide Fire 2006/7...
Water Main Replacement on Greensborough Hwy
M9 Preston - Essendon Water Main Upgrade- The water main under Greensborough Highway (Yallambie Road to Drysdale Street) is more than 100 years old and has reached the end of its life...
- The water main that services the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne is more than 100 years old and has reached the end of its life...
Water Main Replacement in Northcote and North Fitzroy- The M41 Northcote-Punt Road water main is 81 years old and has reached the end of its life...
Sewerage
Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement
Northern Sewerage Project- The existing Melbourne Main Sewer collects waste water from central Melbourne, Docklands, and parts of South Melbourne and Port Melbourne...
- The Northern Sewerage Project is a major and essential infrastructure project that will increase the capacity...
Ringwood South Branch Sewer Upgrade
Former Dandenong Treatment Plant - Rehabilitation and Redevelopment- Melbourne Water has recently reviewed its forward works program, taking into the account...
- Melbourne Water and VicUrban are planning a major contribution to the economic future of Dandenong...
Eastern Treatment Plant Planned Upgrade
Werribee River Aqueduct Replacement- In October 2006, the Victorian Government announced plans to upgrade the Eastern Treatment Plant to improve the quality of the treated effluent it produces...
- Melbourne Water is replacing a sewer aqueduct that crosses the Werribee River, north of the Princes Freeway in Werribee...
North Western Sewer Emergency Relief Structure- The Pipelines Alliance on behalf of Melbourne Water will begin construction of the North Western Sewer Emergency Relief Structure (ERS) in early October 2009...
Rivers, Creeks and Wetlands
Better Bays and Waterways
Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Discovery Centre- This program aims to improve water quality in the Port Phillip and Westernport region's bays, rivers, creeks and estuaries...
- An environmental education project at the Edithvale and Seaford wetlands has been announced by the former Minister for Water...
Go For Green Program
Port Phillip and Westernport Flood Management and Drainage Strategy- Melbourne Water provides funding to private landowners, community groups and councils to protect and improve the health of waterways...
- A discussion paper which identified a number of flood management issues was prepared to assist...
Improving the health of Merri Creek
Mordialloc Creek Improvements at Aspendale Gardens- Melbourne Water will begin work in late February to help improve the health of Merri Creek between Murray Road and Bell Street, Coburg...
- Melbourne Water is creating a new freshwater wetland on Mordialloc Creek in Aspendale Gardens...
Dandenong Creek Wetland Project
Dights Falls Weir Project- The Waterways Alliance is constructing Melbourne's largest man-made wetland on 48 hectares of land within the Dandenong Valley Parklands in Scoresby...
- Investigations into the replacement of the weir at Dights Falls on the Yarra River at Abbotsford...
Tanti Creek Wetland and Retarding Basin Project
Rehabilitation of River Gum Creek in Hampton Park- In mid May, the Waterways Alliance on behalf of Melbourne Water began construction of a wetland and retarding basin near Tanti Creek in Mornington...
- In October, the Waterways Alliance on behalf of Melbourne Water began the second stage of works to rehabilitate River Gum Creek in Hampton Park...
Brushy Creek Wetland Project
Yarra River Weed Control Project, Dights Falls to Plenty River- The Waterways Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water is constructing a new wetland at Brushy Creek. The project is part of Melbourne Water's plan to improve water quality and reduce nitrogen levels entering the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay...
- The Waterways Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water, is completing a $1.9 million project to improve the environmental health of the Yarra River...
Erosion control works at Gardiners Creek
Kelletts Road Drain Wetland Project- The Waterways Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water, is completing a project to control erosion along a 60 metre section of Gardiners Creek near High Street in Glen Iris...
- The Waterways Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water, is constructing a wetland adjoining the Kelletts Road Drain outfall in Stamford Park, Rowville...
Brushy Creek Flood Protection Works - Stage Two- The Waterways Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water, is undertaking the final stage of works to improve flood protection for people living near Brushy Creek in Croydon and Mooroolbark...
Water Recycling
Eastern Irrigation District Recycled Water Scheme
Werribee Irrigation District Recycled Water Scheme- Melbourne Water's Eastern Treatment Plant at Bangholme treats about 40% of Melbourne's sewage...
- The Werribee Irrigation District Recycled Water Scheme is Melbourne's first large commercial recycled water project...
Drainage
Hedgeley Dene Main Drain Rehabilitation
Riviera Outlet Reconstruction- Work is underway to repair a section of storm water drain in East Malvern that runs through the Stanley Street Reserve...
- The Riviera Outlet was originally constructed in 1960 on Seaford Beach, but has now outlived its useful life...
Frankston Drainage Improvement Project
Harding Street Main Drain Rehabilitation- Work has commenced on a $41 million project to improve drainage in Frankston and provide increased protection from flooding...
- A section of the Harding Street Main Drain in Coburg is being replaced by the Pipelines Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water...