An Echuca-based irrigation technology company is proving Victoria’s reputation as a world leader in water management by opening an office in the Middle East to service large-scale government infrastructure and agricultural projects.

An Australian-first initiative that encourages residents to use more of their stormwater runoff at home is being proposed for parts of Mount Evelyn, Minister for Water Peter Walsh announced today.

The Victorian Coalition Government will provide $1 million to identify feasible water source options for Wangaratta and the surrounding communities, Minister for Water Peter Walsh announced today.

The Victorian Coalition Government is providing $2 million towards the construction of off-river water storage near Bright, which will  improve water security, create jobs and increase environmental flows along the iconic Ovens River.

The largest biosolids drying plant of its type in the southern hemisphere, located near Breamlea, will create 12 new jobs for the Geelong region while providing an environmentally-friendly solution for managing waste by-products.

Lindsay Island in the Murray Sunset National Park will be Victoria’s first project to recover water for the environment using the Murray Darling-Basin Plan adjustment mechanism.

Wimmera irrigators will start receiving payments tomorrow after the Victorian Coalition Government confirmed the sale of water entitlements to the Commonwealth.

The implementation of an end-of-season cap on carryover for Murray River system irrigators will be extended in response to no declaration of a low risk of spill, Minister for Water Peter Walsh announced today.

Water Minister Peter Walsh has today released the Victorian Government’s plan to improve flood warning systems across the state.

The Wonthaggi desalination plant has completed all commissioning tests.

Water Minister Peter Walsh today opened a new fishway at Dights Falls in Abbotsford that will help to restore native fish populations in the upper reaches of the Yarra River.

The Victorian Coalition Government has today opened a $50 million fund to support the development of Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) projects across Victoria.

Victorian schools are being encouraged to become smarter with water use through the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP).

Premier Ted Baillieu and Minister for Water Peter Walsh today announced the easing of Melbourne water restrictions.

The Victorian Coalition Government has secured a long-awaited confirmation from the Commonwealth of $103 million for the modernisation of Sunraysia’s irrigation system, Minister for Water Peter Walsh said today.

Victoria has today received the final version of the Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).

The Victorian Coalition Government has introduced new guidelines that will allow sensible development in potable water catchment areas.

The Victorian Coalition Government will introduce new carryover rules to better protect reliability of seasonal allocations against water holders’ entitlements.

The Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) released today for the East Werribee Employment Precinct heralds the first large-scale implementation of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Living Victoria policy.

The Devilbend Natural Features Reserve is now officially open to visitors for the first time in six years after $1.6 million of works funded by Parks Victoria.