Planning and Building
If you are a developer or home owner who is building on, developing or subdividing land in the greater Melbourne metropolitan area you may need Melbourne Water’s assistance.
- Flood level information
How to find out if a property of interest is affected by flooding. - Planning schemes
Find out about planning scheme overlays and planning scheme amendments. Information on current planning scheme amendments. - Pre-development advice
Before purchasing or developing a property you may wish to seek advice from Melbourne Water regarding possible development requirements. - Information for developers
Moving ahead with development? This section includes guidelines and Melbourne Water’s development requirements. - Construction near Melbourne Water assets
Information and application procedures for building, planting or installing utilities over and near Melbourne Water assets, and making connections to the stormwater system. - Fencing applications
If you share a property boundary with Melbourne Water land, we may cover half the cost of a fence – find out how to apply. - Water sensitive urban design
How to incorporate water sensitive urban design elements into your development. - I want to...
Quick links to some common questions. E.g. I want to find out what Melbourne Water charges may apply if I am developing a property.