Melbourne Water

Waterway Diverters

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 and is managed according to the licensing requirements of the Water Act 1989.

Water taken from the Yarra catchment, Stony Creek, Kororoit Creek, Laverton Creek and Skeleton Creek is from unregulated river systems. Water from the Maribyrnong River is from both unregulated and regulated river flows, via releases made to the river from Rosslynne Reservoir at Gisborne.

We work closely with water users to develop sustainable plans that balance the needs of all users and the environment. Access to water is managed in accordance with our Drought Response Plan, Stream Flow Management Plans and local management rules where applicable.

We also monitor dam safety requirements as outlined in the Water Act 1989.

In this section:

• Restriction and ban status - Current information on restrictions and bans within each catchment.
• Water trading and transfers - Guidelines and application forms for trading water between different parties and locations, as well as transferring licences upon sale of land.
• Drought Response Plan – Link to our Drought Response Plan.
• Stream Flow Management – Information on Stream Flow Management Plans and Declaration of Water Supply Protection Areas.
• Metering and offtakes – Guidelines on metering requirements and establishing pumps and offtakes for Melbourne Water licence holders.
• Works and dam safety – Information on dam safety, construction licences and operating licences.
• Domestic and stock (household) dams
• Customer service - Pricing, customer charter, water register and Stream News newsletter.
• Forms and guidelines
• FAQs and useful links

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• Our Role
• Our Programs and Projects
• The Rivers and Creeks System
• Get Involved
• River Health
• Waterway Diverters
  • Restriction and Ban Status
  • Water Trading and Transfers
  • Drought Response Plan
  • Stream Flow Management
  • Metering and Offtakes
  • Works and Dam Safety
  • Domestic and Stock (Household) Dams
  • Customer Service
  • Forms and Guidelines
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Waterway Diverters
• Rainfall and River Level Data
• Community Rain Readers