If you’re constructing works required to be jointly maintained by council and us, you may need to develop a maintenance agreement and have it endorsed by us or Council as outlined in your Works Offer.

View a range of guidelines to help with your proposed development.

Melbourne Water touches all parts of the water cycle: from providing clean drinking water, treating sewage, planning that manages flooding, and keeping Melbourne’s rivers, creeks and catchments healthy.

A model is usually needed during the design of stormwater treatments to help determine the appropriate size and design configuration, and prove that it meets minimum planning requirements.

Apply for access to birdwatching areas at the Western Treatment Plant, and learn about visitor safety requirements while on site.

Discover our key birdwatching locations - including Werribee’s Western Treatment Plant - and species you might encounter, and find out if you need a birdwatching permit.

Over 5 million Melburnians rely on our water storages daily. So let's learn where our water comes from, where it goes and why it's one of our most valuable resources as we head into a dry future.