Storm damage clean up continues

Following the recent storm there are many trees and branches down throughout Maroondah. 

Our crews are continuing to clean up, in the first instance responding to property damage, blocked roads and clearing footpaths. The clean up of all our parks and reserves will take many weeks, so please be patient and stay safe.

Powerlines are also down  in some areas. Do not approach or attempt to move them. Authorised power company crews will be clearing and fixing these as quickly as possible. For any power queries please contact your supplier.

Yarra Valley Water had issued a “boil water” notice for suburbs across Maroondah. The power outages resulted in some water entering the drinking water supply that has not been treated to the usual standard.

Yarra Valley Water, after consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services and Melbourne Water, has advised customers that the Boil Water Advisory issued on 28 August 2020 is now lifted across all suburbs.

Water quality testing has confirmed that the water supply in these suburbs is safe to drink.

It is recommended that customers flush internal taps for two minutes to draw fresh water into their internal plumbing.

When out and about, please take care, be aware of possible tree damage and keep clear of any crews working on fallen trees or powerlines.

Always treat fallen powerlines as live even when they are broken. Never go near them or anything they may be touching, such as vehicles, metal fences or pools of water. Call your electricity supply company (refer to the emergency and fault number on your bill) and the Police to report the location of any fallen lines.

There have been power outages across the state, including hundreds of properties in Maroondah. Make sure you keep safe and don’t forget that power outages can impact the food in your fridge and freezers.

For tips on food safety in a power outage visit the