Mediation

Significant progress has been made addressing the consequences of the McCrae Landslides.

Agreement has been reached with some residents during the mediation process, and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and South East Water both consider that this will facilitate critical works to be undertaken, and provide a pathway for residents to return to their homes.

Read the joint statement from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and South East Water made on 20 March 2026.

Board of Inquiry

The Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide has concluded. Chair Renée Enbom KC submitted the final report to the Governor of Victoria on 9 September 2025For more information visit the Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide website.

For South East Water's response please read our media statement.

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FAQs

General

It’s our job to deliver drinking water to 1.8 million people across Melbourne’s south-east and take the waste away.

We also manage assets like water mains, pumping stations and storage tanks.

Some ways to monitor for leaks at your property include:

  • turning off all taps and appliances and seeing if your water meter still ticks over
  • checking your water bill for higher-than-usual water usage
  • looking for visual signs of leaks around your home and garden.

For more information visit: Check for leaks | South East Water

If you see a water leak or have an issue with sewerage let us know. Your reports help us quickly track down and fix issues when they happen.

If you have your contact details registered with us, we’ll let you know via SMS or email of any possible service interruptions. If you don’t, register or sign in to mySouthEastWater.com.au to add or update your details.

We’ve set up a dedicated email address for customer queries: mccrae@sew.com.au

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