You must include preliminary plans and supporting documents that outline your proposed work when applying for approval to connect to our stormwater system.

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.

Confined Space Entry (CSE) work is extremely hazardous and considered a high risk activity in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007.

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

We’re constantly obtaining new flood information for the wider Melbourne area. We provide this information to councils, so they have accurate information about land that may be affected by flooding during severe storms.

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, be properly prepared before you start.