Waterway Diversion and Stormwater Harvesting
We manage the taking of surface water from rivers, creeks and dams in the Yarra River, Lower Maribyrnong River and Western tributary catchments. This water is used for a variety of agricultural, industrial, commercial and domestic purposes. We also issue stormwater harvesting licences for those who wish to harvest stormwater from a waterway or asset controlled by Melbourne Water.
Unregulated waterways
Water irrigation licences in the Yarra catchment, Stony Creek, Kororoit Creek, Laverton Creek and Skeleton Creek are for supply of water from unregulated streams.
Regulated waterways
Water irrigation licences from the Maribyrnong River are for water supplied from a regulated river system via releases made to the river from Rosslynne Reservoir at Gisborne.
Stormwater harvesting
You will require a stormwater harvesting licence from Melbourne Water to harvest any quantity of stormwater from a waterway, drain, channel or asset controlled by Melbourne Water.
Charges from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012
| Unregulated waterways | $ |
|---|---|
| Licence service fee (all licence types) | 235.00 |
| Per kilawatt fees | |
| Power Generation Licence | 19.40 |
| Volumetric fee per ML (million litres) | |
| Unrestricted licence | 24.46 |
| On-stream winter-fill | 12.33 |
| Off-stream winter-fill | 12.33 |
| Licensed farm dam | 12.33 |
| Non-consumptive | 1.75 |
| Other fees | |
| Dam operating licence | 73.40 |
| Application fees | |
| Diversion licence | 476.40 |
| Works/construction licence | 640.00 |
| Resource assessment fee - Downstream trade/transfer | 476.40 |
| Resource assessment fee - Upstream or cross catchment trade/transfer | 736.80 |
| Transfer of ownership (including temporary) | 118.00 |
| Transfer of ownership with dam sharing agreement | 240.00 |
| Licence renewal fees | |
| Following failure to renew (Domestic and stock) | 94.80 |
| Following failure to renew (all other licences) | 189.60 |
| Reissue after Melbourne Water cancellation or breach of conditions | 957.60 |
| Regulated waterways | $ |
| Licence service fee (all licence types) | 235.00 |
| Volumetric fee per ML (million litres) | |
| Unrestricted licence | 55.60 |
| Off-stream winter-fill | 12.33 |
| Application fees | |
| Diversion licence | 476.40 |
| Works/construction licence | 640.00 |
| Transfer of ownership along Maribyrnong River (includes temporary) | 118.00 |
| Licence renewal fees | |
| Following failure to renew (Domestic and stock) | 94.80 |
| Following failure to renew (all other licences) | 189.60 |
| Reissue after Melbourne Water cancellation or breach of conditions | 957.60 |
| Stormwater harvesting | $ |
| Licence service fees | 235.00 |
| Volumetric fee per ML (million litres) | |
| Unrestricted licence | 24.46 |
| Application fees and other charges | |
| Stormwater licence application fee | 476.40 |
| Transfer of ownership (including temporary) / Amendment to licence | 118.00 |
| Resource assessment fee | 476.40 |
| Reissue after Melbourne Water cancellation or breach of conditions | 957.60 |
| Note: Metering Charges All new licences are required to be metered at the applicant's cost. The cost of an irrigation meter will vary according to the size required. Please contact Melbourne Water for additional information. |
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These charges were reviewed through a public process, where the Essential Services Commission:
- Completed extensive analysis of Melbourne Water’s proposed 2008 Waterways Water Plan. The Waterways Water Plan outlines our long-term goals and targets including specific programs to improve our rivers and creeks and provide a safe level of flood protection for communities.
- Reviewed capital expenditure, operating expenditure and forecast demand.
- Consulted with stakeholders, including a review of submissions made by interested parties.
The 2008 Water Price Review covers a five year regulatory period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2013. Prices will increase annually during this period.
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