Integrated Water Management Plan
Integrated Water Management (IWM) is a collaborative approach to water planning that brings together all elements of the water cycle including wastewater management, water supply, stormwater management and water treatment. It considers environmental, economic and social benefits.
Council plays a key role in delivering IWM within the City of Maribyrnong through:
- Management of water use associated with council operations and the provision of community facilities and services such as aquatic centres and irrigation of sports ovals
- Management of local stormwater treatment assets including wetlands, litter traps, raingardens, swales and tree pits
- Management of local civil and drainage assets, such as pits, pipes, roads and small retarding basins
- Implementation of the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme and related IWM requirements
- Management and restoration of nature, including public open space, street trees, waterway corridors and wetlands
- Working in partnership with other key stakeholders, such as government agencies, community organisations, businesses and residents and delivery of water education programs locally.
Maribyrnong City Council’s Integrated Water Management Plan 2023-2033 considers key challenges such as population increase, rise in water demand, climate emergency adaption and waterway health as they relate to the water cycle. It outlines Council's local commitment to water planning and management over the next ten years.
The IWM Plan was endorsed by Council in May 2024 and is available for download below.