Melbourne’s local councils joined forces with the Victorian Government
Earlier this month, all of Melbourne's local councils came together with the Victorian Government and the water sector to commit to make the smartest planning choices and decisions in water management.
The resulting commitment statement affirms a shared focus by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action along with the Department of Transport and Planning, local government, water corporations and Traditional Owners to recognise the many dependencies of water management and seek solutions that maximise benefits.
Together these partners can create projects that protect ecosystems, enhance liveability and deliver lasting benefits across metropolitan Melbourne.
The best water management projects have flow on benefits, they are set up to maximise how the resource can be managed locally as opposed to isolated or limited approaches where water might be captured but not used in a way that delivers any further advantages.
As well as reducing the use of drinking water supplies where it is it not essential, Integrated Water Management projects can improve natural landscapes and waterways through the supply of fit-for-purpose water sources.
Learn more about the Integrated Water Management Metro Commitment Statement.
Page last updated: 02/06/26