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7.06.2019
At South East Water we're proud to mark World Environment Day 2019 by joining Resilient Melbourne and The Nature Conservancy in announcing a new metropolitan wide urban forest strategy for Melbourne called Living Melbourne: our metropolitan urban forest.
27.05.2019
Our biggest industrial pressure sewer installation ever
We’re celebrating a new milestone with the installation and commissioning of one of our largest pressure sewers installation to date. Living our value of ‘we’re bold’, we undertook this project with the courage to challenge ourselves and with the aim to excel.
24.05.2019
Welcoming Cambodian visitors to South East Water
Earlier this month, we gave a big welcome to a Cambodian delegation to WatersEdge to have a look at how our organisation operates. The delegation consisted of members of the Cambodian Water Association (CWA), Cambodian Ministry (Minister of Industry and Handicrafts, Minister of Rural Development) and advisory unit 3i/Palladium.
16.05.2019
Stolen water meters in Dandenong South
Illegal removal of our larger water meters is an ongoing issue for us at South East Water. Thieves often target them due to their scrap metal value. This also includes any metals that are associated with plumbing fittings.
14.05.2019
Injecting new life into biosolids in Victoria
At South East Water, we don’t see wastewater as waste. That’s why we recycle it for reuse, and are now investigating new ways to use biosolids – a by-product of the wastewater treatment process.
9.05.2019
AWA National Awards 2019 – we've got two reasons to celebrate
We’re happy to announce that we’ve taken out the Research Innovation category at the prestigious Australian Water Association National Awards on Wednesday 8 May.
6.05.2019
Welcoming new contractors to the family
We’re thrilled to welcome Comdain Infrastructure to our family of contractors, and to continue our 15+ year relationship with Interflow.
23.04.2019
South East Water signs innovative energy deal with Victorian water sector
South East Water will join 12 other leading Victorian water corporations in a new energy partnership that will help to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and maintain affordable water bills for customers.
18.04.2019
OzWater'19 – we’ll be there, and we’ll be transforming our world
Ozwater, the biggest annual water industry event in the southern hemisphere, is back in Melbourne from 7 – 9 May and we’ll be participating in a big way.
10.04.2019
Pioneering water companies join forces to drive innovation for future generations
Water companies from around the globe are joining forces to form the World Water Innovation Fund, which aims to find, develop and accelerate the ground-breaking technologies that will make a real difference to peoples’ lives across the world.
4.04.2019
Support for our community affected by Bunyip State Park bushfires
In recent weeks, we’ve been saddened to see how the Cardinia Shire community has been among the most affected by the Bunyip State Park fires. We'd like to let those who have been affected know, we're here to help.
4.04.2019
Kids to have a splashing good time at Melbourne Museum these school holidays.
Parents will be able to teach their kids about the importance of saving water when they visit the ‘Shower Superstars’ activity hub at Melbourne Museum these school holidays.We’re jointly running the activity hub with our friends from Yarra Valley Water and City West Water from 6–21 April.
29.03.2019
Get instant access to asset information with SEWmap
At South East Water we’ve developed an app which provides instant access to information on our assets.
26.03.2019
Digital Utilities 2019 – we’re in the spotlight!
Our Operations Technology Manager, Andrew Forster-Knight was awarded Utility Innovator of the Year at the Digital Utility Awards on Thursday 21 March.
12.12.2019
South East Water welcomes 300th school to the SWEP
South East Water recently welcomed Beaconsfield Primary School as the 300th school in its service region to join to the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP).
12.12.2018
South East Water lends a 'blue' thumb to Nepean School
Nepean School’s water sensory garden is one step closer to being restored back to its former glory, thanks to some support from South East Water earlier this month.
11.12.2018
Water in south-east still a top drop
South East Water’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online and shows that drinking water in Melbourne’s south-east has met all standards set by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.
10.12.2018
South East Water makes a splash at AWA's Victorian Water Awards
South East Water has been recognised by the Australian Water Association, taking home two awards at the annual Victorian Water Awards Luncheon on Thursday 6 December.
5.12.2018
Water supplies secure but Victorians encouraged to hit Target 155
Water supplies for greater Melbourne are secure for the coming 12 months according to the ‘Water Outlook’ for 2019 released today.
14.11.2018
Melbourne’s water businesses have joined forces to support participation of First Nation peoples with the Melbourne water industry.
29.10.2018
South East Water has reinforced its commitment to a healthy and liveable Frankston community with a series of sewer management programs designed to minimise the impact of spills on the environment. These include working closely with Frankston City Council to better communicate and manage significant sewer spills, and deploying a first of a kind sensor technology on the region’s sewer network.
25.10.2018
Villawood Properties and South East Water today welcomed Jude Perera MP, on behalf of Minister for Water, Lisa Neville, as he visited the Aquarevo development and witnessed first-hand the start of construction of the first house in the Lyndhurst estate.
12.10.2018
South East Water has recently replaced the old timber pedestrian bridge (now known as Stiles Bridge) at Sunshine Reserve in Mount Martha with a new, galvanised steel bridge for the community to enjoy.
03.10.2018
The annual report provides an overview of South East Water’s performance, financials and key highlights, along with statements on its governance and management practices over the 2017–18 year.
01.10.2018
Tootgarook Wetland is undergoing a makeover with works enhancing aquatic habitat and improvements to species richness and abundance now underway.
18.09.2018
Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula will benefit from a $130m investment in new, energy-efficient water treatment and recycling infrastructure, which will support population growth, protect the local environment and maximise recycled water production for local businesses.
05.09.2018
Narre Warren North Primary School (NWNPS) recently signed up to the Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP), thanks to South East Water sponsoring their program registration.
03.07.2018
South East Water’s five-year pricing commitment promises lower prices and better value for its customers from 1 July.
09.05.2018
South East Water has installed a new solar-powered sewer system at Koonya Beach in the Mornington Peninsula National Park, providing environmentally-friendly toilet facilities for beachgoers.
17.04.2018
Melbourne's metropolitan water retailers have standardised food and oil interceptors across Melbourne, making the design and installation processes easier for customers.