Melbourne Water is opening its new learning experience at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee to schools for the first time.
The water authority said t he Future Water Story learning experience uses cutting-edge digital simulation technology to immerse secondary students in the world of water.
This innovative approach allows students to grasp the importance of making our cities future- ready and sustainable for generations to come.
Six super-sized touch-tables bring real-life water management scenarios into a hypothetical city environment, enabling students to visualise their decisions’ impact over three distinct decades.
Students will be actively engaged in the Future Water Story, working in teams and taking on the role of one of six community stakeholder groups, including a sports club, a clothing factory and an environmental group, and are challenged to make decisions about water usage.
Their choices become a reality on a giant 3.5-metre circular screen where each decision they make impacts the town’s economy, environment, and community sentiment.
“The Future Water Story is the centrepiece of Melbourne Water’s water literacy program and gives students insights into how we can make our cities future-ready and sustainable,” Melbourne Water manger of water literacy Mel Cordy said.
“The students quickly learn that the decisions these groups make about water usage impact others in the community – now and into the future – and require cooperation, collaboration, and negotiation.
Bookings are available for visits between March-December 2025.
Details: www.melbournewater.com.au/education/future-water-story
