Named after the ‘brim of the banks’ of the Maribyrnong River, the City of Brimbank has long recognised the importance of water management.
“Council recognises that water is one of our most precious resources. Our growing populations and climate change puts additional pressure on dwindling supplies. We need to be smart about how we manage water in Brimbank,” said Brimbank Mayor Cr Thuy Dang.
Adopted at the June Council Meeting, the Brimbank Integrated Water Management Strategy 2025-35 looks at how we manage water and identifies key areas of focus for Council to increase water security and urban resilience, strengthen governance, and improve monitoring programs. It also looks at working with Traditional Owners and community groups in the management of water resources across Brimbank.
“The Brimbank Integrated Water Management Strategy 2025-35 looks at the challenges caused by droughts, urban heat and heavy rains, and outlines how we can work together to manage our water well,” said Mayor Cr Dang.
Over the 2025-35 period, residents of Brimbank can expect to see a focus on increasing water literacy and community engagement around the urban water cycle as well as a range of other water-related risks and issues. Traditional Custodians can expect greater engagement into better integrate traditional knowledge systems and practices into water projects.
The Brimbank Integrated Water Management Strategy was developed with key stakeholders and partners in the water sector, and a community panel which helped to inform the key areas of focus.
In working closely with state and federal government agencies, water businesses and our community, the Brimbank Integrated Water Management Strategy will ultimately deliver better water outcomes for the city. This includes greater water security, a reduced reliance on drinking water, and diversifying water supplies and other efficiencies.
Download the Brimbank Integrated Water Management Strategy 2025-35 (PDF 1.35MB)
