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Frequently Asked Questions About Fencing Applications

  1. Who is eligible for a half share fence with Melbourne Water?
  2. How do you apply for half share fencing?
  3. How many quotes do you need?
  4. How do you know if what is quoted is a reasonable price?
  5. What types of fencing will we pay half for?
  6. What types of fences are not eligible?
  7. How do you know if your application has been approved?
  8. How do you know which quote has been approved?
  9. How is payment received?
1. Who is eligible for a half share fence with Melbourne Water?

You are eligible for half share fencing with us if:

  • Your property borders our property or
  • The abutting land is maintained by us.
2. How do you apply for half share fencing?

Land Management
Melbourne Water
PO Box 4342
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Fax: +61 3 9235 2225
Telephone: +61 3 9235 7160
Email: land.management@melbournewater.com.au

Note: Two written quotes in Jpeg or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) form are required.

To receive an application form in the mail please phone +61 3 9235 7160.

3. How many quotes do you need?

We require two written quotes to accompany your fencing application form.

4. How do you know if what is quoted is a reasonable price?

As a guide, $45-$65 per metre (including the cost of removal and disposal of the old fence) is considered a reasonable cost for a standard paling fence up to 1.9m height. Applications with quotes exceeding this price may result in a request for additional quotes.

5. What types of fencing will we pay half for?

We will pay for the following types of fence:

  • Standard paling fences up to 1.9m height
  • Farm fencing in rural areas
  • Chain mesh fence where appropriate.
6. What types of fences are not eligible?
  • Colour bond
  • Gates
7. How do you know if your application has been approved?

We will respond to your fencing application via written correspondence.

Please do not proceed with fencing works until a confirmation letter has been received from us.

Please allow at least two weeks from the date your application was sent.

8. How do you know which quote has been approved?

The letter from us will specify which quote and contractor has been approved.

9. How is payment received?

There are two ways you can process a payment:

  • The contractor can send an invoice for half the cost to us
  • The resident can pay for all the works and send a copy of the invoice to us and we will pay half of the total cost.

Please allow at least 14 days from the date the invoice was sent to receive payment.