We’re working with VICSES on a flood education program for other Greater Melbourne areas. Details for any other sessions will be promoted to local communities in advance.

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Upcoming opportunities

You can request a meeting with Melbourne Water representatives by registering your interest on the Contact us page. We'll develop a program of meetings from this process.

Past events

We released new flood modelling information for the lower Maribyrnong River catchment in April this year. Through the engagement program that followed, we listened to your experiences and feedback.

Infographic of engagement activities, audience reached and key topics of interest. Described under Image description.
  • 240+ community members attended 9 flood awareness and preparedness events across 4 council areas
  • Digital engagement site with 100+ active followers
  • Online webinar: 139 community members attended
  • Targeted social media campaign reaching 176,000+ people

You wanted to know more about:

  • Flood levels and flood depths
  • Mitigation infrastructure study
  • Insurance and property value impacts
  • How does the model work, how was it developed, what does it mean
  • Planning scheme amendment process

Community information webinar (21 May 2024)

Hear industry experts give an overview of the new Maribyrnong River flood model.

Flood education sessions (May-August 2024)

Melbourne Water, VICSES and councils delivered a community flood education program for the Greater Melbourne area across May and August 2024. The education program aimed to improve community awareness of flood risk and improve knowledge of how to be prepared for floods.

The first areas the program was delivered was to are communities impacted by the 2022 Maribyrnong flood in the Brimbank, City of Melbourne, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley City Council areas.

There were several events planned for residents to learn how they can find information on flood risk and actions to take before, during and after a flood event to stay safe.

  • Thursday 9 May 2024, Maribyrnong
  • Wednesday 15 May 2024, Kensington
  • Saturday 18 May 2024, Kensington
  • Wednesday 22 May 2024, Brimbank
  • Thursday 6 June 2024, Avondale Heights
  • Thursday 13 June 2024, West Melbourne
  • Wednesday 26 June 2024, Ascot Vale
  • Thursday 29 August, Kensington