Any new or modified stormwater connection into our drains, waterways or open drainage channels must meet our technical requirements, and be approved by us.

You are responsible for any damage plants cause to nearby buildings, footpaths, underground pipes and other structures. Following these guidelines can reduce vegetation management issues in the future.

Our guidelines outline our technical requirements for utility installations aligned across or in parallel to our sewage and stormwater pipes, water mains and natural or artificial channels.

If you’ll be working on a Melbourne Water site, you must complete safety training and get approval to access the site before you visit.

Plan ahead. Understand the impacts of potential flooding on your plans to buy, sell, build, renovate or develop.

There are four types of flood planning controls where you may need our consent before your council will issue a planning permit.

If you're developing or renovating a property that's subject to flooding, you'll probably need a planning permit from your council.

If you've submitted a planning permit application to your local council, Melbourne Water may have included some conditions on your permit.

If your development must include drainage or water quality works, follow these steps to make sure they meet our standards.

If you’re constructing works required by us, your design needs to be certified before you can start work.