The City of Melbourne practices Integrated Water Management, defined as the coordinated management of all components of the water cycle including water consumption, rainwater, stormwater, wastewater and groundwater, to secure a range of benefits for the wider catchment. This includes capturing and treating local rainfall for irrigation of our open spaces, smart flood solutions and designing trees and garden beds to remove pollution that would otherwise enter our waterways.
This Municipal Integrated Water Management Plan sets the strategic direction on water management across the municipality, using a place-based and catchment approach. It guides our effort, thinking and investment for reducing our reliance on potable water, improving the quality of stormwater entering our waterways and managing the impacts of flood.