Water is essential to our way of life. By 2030, over six million Melburnians will need access to water and the other services Melbourne Water delivers every day. But a changing climate means our expanding city faces increasingly unpredictable weather. Large volumes of rainfall need to be safely managed and transported away from built-up areas into rivers and creeks. As a result, Melbourne faces more challenges than ever.

We're in the decade that matters where the actions we take now will define our future water services. That’s why we're engaging with communities across Greater Melbourne to hear what matters most to them with our new waterways and drainage survey.

Your voice matters. Help to shape our waterways and drainage services for the future by participating in our survey.
The results will help us understand your needs and prioritise key investments over the next five years (2026 to 2031).

The survey is now closed. For more opportunities on how to have your say on matters important to you, follow the Price Submission 2026 Let's Talk page.