Melbourne Water

We're proud to have attended the VIC NAIDOC Week March to celebrate the history, art, and culture of the Traditional Owners and community we work with and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. At Melbourne Water, this is one of the ways we #KeepTheFireBurning. #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #MelbourneWater

We're celebrating our partnership with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation this NAIDOC Week! Together, we're keeping the fire burning with action and collaboration to care for Country and Water. "Partnerships which assist us to achieve Wadawurrung’s aspirations are vital to WTOAC. Meaningful partnerships are so important: if Wadawurrung People are the 'fire', then partners like Melbourne Water are the support that 'keep the fire burning'. They believe in and walk alongside us to support our primary role to care for Wadawurrung Country and People, it is for this commitment I say nyatne (thank you)." Aunty Mary, Wadawurrung Elder. Over the past year, we've focused on building strong relationships and sharing knowledge through on-country visits, yarns, and workshops together. Wadawurrung Culture and art have guided the design of our new Western Treatment Plant Education Centre, and we're embarking on restoring vital grassland habitats together. "Walking Country together has shown us that true partnership thrives on shared knowledge and respect," shares Vivien Allimonos, Executive General Manager for Customer Community and External Affairs. There is a lot for us to learn and unlearn but together, we are Wunggurwill Ngiitj (Strong Together). #NAIDOC2024 #KeepingTheFireBurning #PartnershipInAction #MelbourneWater #Wadawurrung #WTOAC

Join us for the inaugural 'From the Ground Up' Film Festival, proudly presented by Melbourne Water and Grassland Films, hosted at Cinema Nova Carlton! Featuring the storytelling expertise of Grassland Films, the film series showcases the importance of community stewardship through the stories of environmental groups and volunteers working across our region, from the Bass Coast Landcare Network, TreeProject, Nangana Seed Collectors, Mornington Peninsula Intrepid Landcare, Northern Yarra Landcare Network, Urban Bush Initiative, Nugal Biik Junior Rangers and Friends of Imaroo. The evening will also include a panel session with our special guest MC Costa Georgiadis, filmmakers and volunteers. 📅 Date: Thursday 18 July 🕒 Time: 2:45pm – 5:30pm 📍 Location: Cinema Nova Carlton Movie refreshments will be provided. Get your free tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gU3ndXUx 'From the Ground Up' Film Festival is a free event hosted by Melbourne Water and supported by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Landcare Victoria Inc. #FromTheGroundUpFilmFestival #MelbourneWater #GrasslandFilms #EnvironmentalVolunteering #CostaGeorgiadis #LandcareVictoria #NatureConservation #LocalVolunteers #EnvironmentalGroup

Last week, we celebrated the International Day of Women in Engineering. Meet Catherine Rees, one of our talented engineers at Melbourne Water. In this video, Catherine shares her passion for strategic problem-solving, why she's passionate about making a better environment for future generations, and the tangible impacts of her work 👇🌏 Read more about how women engineers are leading the way at Melbourne Water: https://lnkd.in/gBsPzu6U #INWED24 #WomenInEngineering #MelbourneWater #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalImpact

Rain and storms are a natural part of life in Melbourne. As our city continues to grow, increased pressure on existing infrastructures such as drains and waterways presents significant challenges. At Melbourne Water, we face the critical task of ensuring that rainfall is safely managed and carried away from built-up areas to protect our iconic rivers, creeks, and bays. We use various solutions to handle stormwater, including retarding basins, wetlands, and a network of drainage systems, each playing different roles: 🌿 Retarding basins: These structures temporarily hold back stormwater, reducing flood risks and protecting downstream areas. 🌊 Wetlands: Our wetlands naturally filter stormwater, improving water quality and providing critical habitats for wildlife. 🛠️ Drainage systems: We maintain an extensive network of drains designed to efficiently carry stormwater away from urban areas. Learn more about our drainage services and how we are preparing for the future: https://lnkd.in/gwSCfDrJ #MelbourneWater #StormwaterManagement #DrainageSolutions #WaterwayHealth #SustainableInfrastructure #UrbanPlanning

Constructed in 2023, the Eastern Treatment solar farm consists of 39,000 sun tracking solar panels ☀️ All of the energy produced here will go towards powering the Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP), which treats about 40% of Melbourne’s sewage! #OurPathToNetZero

Meet Narelle Fellowes, a chemical engineer and Manager of Sewerage Planning at Melbourne Water. Narelle and her team are working to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste treatment by better understanding and measuring our emissions. Watch the video to learn about her journey, the exciting projects she's working on, and the unexpected lessons she's learned along the way. 👇📹 Read more about how Narelle and others are leading the way at Melbourne Water and their advice for aspiring women engineers: https://lnkd.in/gPWNqNpy #INWED24 #WomenInEngineering #STEM #Innovation #MelbourneWater #EngineeringWomen

Women in engineering lead the way at Melbourne Water 🌊💡 🌟 Catherine Rees, Wastewater Treatment and Marine Research Manager, explores the environmental impacts of wastewater treatment and leads projects that enhance water treatment efficiency. 🌟 Narelle Fellowes, Manager Sewage Planning, and her team focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from waste treatment, leveraging cross-industry collaborations to find innovative solutions. 🌟 Lindsay Studer, Chemical Engineer, strategically plans for future water needs by analysing population growth, regulations, and sustainability goals. Read more about how Catherine, Narelle and Lindsay are leading the way at Melbourne Water and their advice for aspiring women engineers: https://lnkd.in/gUqE-AZg #INWED24 #WomenInEngineering #STEM #EngineeringExcellence #MelbourneWater

At Melbourne Water, we take a collaborative approach to the way we plan for and manage all elements of the water cycle. We're partnering with Knox City Council, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to transform Blind Creek and Lewis Park into a thriving community space. To showcase this transformation, which includes installation of a new shared user bridge, Melbourne Water hosted a site tour and tree-planting event with Jackson Taylor MP, Knox City Council and Friends of Blind Creek Billabong. This initiative is part of our award-winning Reimagining Your Creek Program, aimed at converting 1.65 kilometers of underground concrete drainage into natural waterways. It not only revitalises the environment but also enhances community spaces like Lewis Park, making them cooler, greener, and more bio-diverse for future generations. Learn more about the Reimagining Blind Creek Project and stay updated on our website: https://lnkd.in/g5GuZp8h #MelbourneWater #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenerSpaces #Biodiversity #ReimaginingBlindCreek #BlindCreekProject

We are in the decade that matters when the actions we take now will define our future. That’s why at Melbourne Water, we're adapting our operations to prepare for a changing climate. By harnessing hydroelectric power, biogas and solar generation across our water supply and sewage network, we're on track to halve our carbon emissions by 2025 and reduce them to net zero by 2030 🌍 🔗 Read more about our path to net zero in Utility Magazine: https://lnkd.in/gGFevEnP #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #MelbourneWater #ClimateAction #OurPathToNetZero