The Little Stringybark Creek Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO) has been introduced into the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme to improve the health and condition of Little Stri

Is the new way to lodge Detailed Design Submissions for Civil and Landscaping, through to Final Completion process and handover of assets to the asset owners.

You need our formal approval before you can work on any new or modified stormwater connection.

If councils are seeking to discontinue use of a laneway as a road and convert it to private ownership they must apply for our consent.

If you’re planning to build over or near any of our easements or underground assets you’ll need to get our consent before starting any work.

If you plan to construct a crossing over our drain or waterway or to make any changes to an existing crossing, you must get our approval.

If you are planning to build a private floating or fixed jetty, pontoon or mooring on Melbourne's waterways you need our approval.

If you are planning landscaping work we must approve proposed plantings over or near pipe reserves, easements and floodways.

If you are planning to perform minor works on waterways you must get our consent.

​If you are planning a small project that will benefit from gaining access to your property via Melbourne Water-owned land you need our consent to proceed.