The next stage of the Government's Our Water Our Future plan provides long-term solutions to secure our water supplies by building a desalination plant, saving water through upgrading irrigation channels, expanding the Water Grid to pipe water around the State and extending conservation programs and recycling.

The Water Plan balances traditional water sources with new rainfall-independent sources of water.

The new projects will boost water supplies for Victoria's cities and towns. The total supply for Melbourne will increase by 240 billion litres annually by 2011 - half of our current annual water use.

Irrigation system upgrades in Northern Victoria will capture lost water for farms, stressed rivers and urban households and businesses.

We are also providing more water for regional centres including Geelong, Westernport, South Gippsland and Hamilton.

The Next Stage of the Government's Water Plan (PDF~2.4mb)

12-month Progress Report

In June 2008, the Victorian Government released a report highlighting the progress that has been made on these vital water projects over the past 12 months.

12-month Progress Report (PDF~1.0mb)

Water Plan - 2 Years On

This update outlines the progress of the various projects that are part of the Victorian Government Water Plan. 2 Years On, some of these projects have been completed and some are still underway. All are securing our water future.

Water Plan - 2 Years On (PDF~296kb)

Augmentation Report

Augmentation of the Melbourne Water Supply System (PDF~2.2mb)

Dams Report

Alternative options to meet long term demands - Dams Report (PDF~2.5mb)