Current Projects - Working With the Community
In this section
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 was constructed in 1968 and supplied treated water to the Mornington Peninsula...
- 350kms of firebreaks were built to protect the Thomson and Upper Yarra Catchment during the Great Divide Fire 2006/7...
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 Tertiary Technology Trials- In 2007, a new phase in the evolution of the Eastern Treatment Plant (Bangholme) began with the construction of a multimillion dollar tertiary treatment...
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
Merricks Creek Restoration Project- Melbourne Water provides funding to private landowners, community groups and councils to protect and improve the health of waterways...
- Melbourne Water is undertaking improvement works within the Merricks Creek catchment as part of its responsibilities for waterways...
Port Phillip and Westernport Flood Management and Drainage Strategy- A discussion paper which identified a number of flood management issues was prepared to assist...
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...