Developers designing assets in line with a drainage scheme (also known as a ‘Development Services Scheme’) or to alter or decommission an existing Melbourne Water asset must apply for our comments and acceptance of those designs.
Drainage designs go through three stages of review and acceptance:
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concept design
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functional design
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detailed designs
Concept design
The concept design process includes understanding the site, design configuration, confirming the location and size of the asset and if there is adequate land available. Concept designs can be submitted online for our consideration.
Functional design
Following the completion and approval of concept design, functional designs outline the functional elements of the system. These include calculations, modelling and design refinement to ensure full functionality and future maintenance of the assets. Functional designs can be submitted online for our consideration.
Detailed designs
Detailed design plans are submitted directly to the Project Officer allocated by Melbourne Water following the acceptance of the functional design.
Application process
Documents required
Information required includes:
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concept/functional report
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engineering design plans, including catchment plans and computations
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supporting hydraulic, hydrologic and stormwater quality treatment modelling
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additional information or correspondence (such as approvals from relevant authorities)
Approval process
We will review and report and supporting modeling and respond with our:
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request for further information (RFI) where required
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in-principle acceptance
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in-principle acceptance with conditions
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objection
Duration
The process takes up to 28 calendar days to assess an application and respond. When additional information is requested, this may extend the response time beyond the 28 day period.
Fees
There are no fees for this service.
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Contact us
If you need any help to complete this application, contact us 131 722