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Want our mobile water fountain at your next event?
We want everyone to know the health benefits of staying hydrated, the environmental impact of single use plastic bottles and believe that drinking water shouldn't cost the earth.
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Special Children's Christmas Party
City West Water is a proud sponsor of Australia's largest Christmas Party for special needs children and their families.
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State Rose & Garden Show
Experience the gorgeous blooms of the Victoria State Rose Garden at their best, with two huge days of entertainment and more than 5,000 roses to explore.
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National Water Week
National Water Week (21 – 27 October, 2019) inspires all of us to work together to build community awareness and understanding of water-related issues. It's also a great time to start conversations and encourage people to learn more about the value of water.
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Meeting our water challenge - have your say
A drier climate, population growth and land use changes are posing threats to the Victoria’s water supplies and waterway health. This is why the Victorian Government keeps track of our water, manage its use and how it is shared, and make plans to secure Victoria’s future supplies through sustainable water strategies and long-term water resource assessments as required by the Water Act 1989.
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Partnership creates cleaner sewers in foodie hot spot
Our Business Customer Services team works closely with the award-winning Environmental Health team at Maribyrnong City Council to close the loop on food safety and keep our sewers clear from greasy waste.
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A safe, free service to dispose toxic, unwanted chemicals
Detox your home is an initiative provided by Sustainability Victoria (in collaboration with local councils) that provides safe, free service to dispose of toxic, unwanted household chemicals.
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Melbourne Museum April school holiday tickets competition
Enter our competition on our Facebook page from April 3 to 7 to win one of 12 free Melbourne Museum passes - and visit us at the Shower Superstars activity hub.
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eBill competition weekly winners
We’re excited to announce our lucky eBill winners.
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Golden Ticket surprise winners
We’re excited to announce our monthly Golden Ticket surprise winners.
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1000 more reasons to smile
Meet our $1000 eBill winners.
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We celebrate National Science Week with Lachie
Meet Lachie Sadler - one of City West Water's many scientists, who is using his qualification to help our customers while protecting our people, assets and the environment.
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Planting Natives in the West
Successful musician, green-thumb and long-time 'Westie', Rebecca Barnard talks to us about planting in the West.
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Greening the pipeline
The Main Outfall Sewer (MOS) and Federation Trail bike path in Melbourne’s West will be transformed into vibrant, natural continuous parkland.
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What to plant in the West
Meet Rodolfo Maia from Parks Victoria.
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Chat with The Plantress of the West
Self-confessed plant nerd, ABC TV Gardening Australia researcher and Avondale Heights resident Jane Canaway sheds a little sunlight on a life-long obsession.
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Maribyrnong Valley restoration
Meet Greg Hitch from Parks Victoria
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Why clean water matters to Brimbank Council
From sports fields and open spaces to swimming pools and community centres, Brimbank Council have found ways to be water efficient in a range of areas.
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Gardening with Sparky
Find out what Stephen Spark (father of AFLW legend Lauren Spark) loves about his Taylors Hill garden.
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Solar Panel installations underway at ATP
Altona Treatment Plant Solar Panel installation works have begun
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A day in the life of our repair crew
So what happens when you report a fault to City West Water? Find out how Matt Giasoumi and our Programmed crews respond to everything from leaking water mains to blocked sewers - rain, hail or shine, 24 hours a day.
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Staff Story: Wilma
In our final Staff Story, our Customer Operations Consultant, Wilma, shares her insights into working within a dynamic and fast-paced team...and also shares her incredible Pork Vindaloo recipe!
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Staff Story:Stefan
This week, we spoke with Stefan, our Team Leader Major Developments to learn more about his background and role at City West Water.
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Staff Story: Michelle
This May marks Michelle's tenth year working for City West Water! We sat down with Michelle to learn more about her role as Operational Control Centre Team Leader.
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Staff Story: Josephine
Does Josephine call herself a Westie? In this next Staff Story, we chat to Commercial Customer Services Team Leader within our Trade Waste Department.
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What water means to Parks Victoria
What does water mean to Parks Victoria? We spoke with Peter Jenkins, Sustainable Practice Co-ordinator, Parks Victoria, to find out more!
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Staff Story: Brock
Our first in this new 'Staff Story' series, we sit down with our Customer Compliance Officer, Brock, to learn more about his role, and what inspires him outside of the office.
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Minor system upgrade this weekend
Some of our online customer transactions will be unavailable this weekend from 5pm on Friday 20 April until 10.30am on Monday 23 April.
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Melbourne Airport
Over 28 million travelers pass through Melbourne Airport each year - so what role does water play in keeping the airport running smoothly? We sat down with Melbourne Airport Environment Manager, Nick Walker, to find out more.
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Waterway transformation to improve liveability
A Sunshine waterway transforming into a recreational reserve, bringing improved health and wellbeing outcomes to local residents and the community.
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Rocco's Deli
He’s been in business for 41 years this February, but that doesn’t seem to slow down Rocco of West Footscray’s infamous old school haunt, Rocco’s Delicatessen.
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Mr Tucker
Jacob Stammers, owner of Mr Tucker talks home-made pies and the importance of reliable and safe water supply to his business.
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Smudge Dog Grooming
The first in our 'Water Stories' series, here is what water means to Michelle, the proud Owner of 'Smudge Dog Grooming' in Manor Lakes.
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Win a PupCup!
A PupCup is a cute and compact drink bottle for your pet - big or small! Find out how you could win one for your pet!
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1000 reasons to smile
Jill from Footscray made the switch from receiving her bill from paper to email and won. You can too!
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What's that valve?
They may look like Ninja Turtle hideouts (and perhaps they are when we're not looking), but what are these mysterious little trap doors in the pavement?
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Teaching Kids To Be Water Wise
A new year, a new summer. As temperatures increase, we must remind ourselves and our children just how precious our water resources are.
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Top tips to save drips
Summer is here. Sunshine, swimming, sunscreen!