Melbourne Water is reducing flooding impacts for our Elwood and Brighton communities by increasing the capacity of the stormwater drainage network.
Starting in 2025, Melbourne Water will be building a new drain next to the existing Elwood Main Drain from Elsternwick Park to Port Phillip Bay
Storms and floods are an inevitable and natural part of the weather cycle, but we know that the risk of flooding is a constant concern for people. That’s why they’re taking action to reduce flooding impacts in the Elster Creek area downstream of Elsternwick Park by duplicating part of the Elwood Main Drain.
The Elwood Main Drain Duplication project is a key initiative under the 2019-2024 Elster Creek Catchment Flood Management Plan to provide an improved flood mitigation system.
Planning and design for the project is now underway.
Melbourne Water is holding a number of pop-up events in the Elwood area in February and March 2024 where you can meet the team and learn more about the project.
Saturday 10 February – 8.30am to 1pm
Elwood Farmer’s Market, Elwood Primary School, 49 Scott Street, Elwood
Friday 16 February – 3pm to 6pm
Elwood Park – near the sporting pavilion
Tuesday 27 February – 3pm to 6pm
Elsternwick Park – South-western corner near the St Kilda Street/ Ormond Road junction
Tuesday 5 March – 9am to 12pm
Elwood Pier
