A stormwater offset is a financial contribution paid by residential developers to us for stormwater management works to be undertaken in another location.

Case study: a two-and-a-half year trial of shortcut nitrogen removal has shown potential to transform the way we treat wastewater, while saving costs.

View expectations and options for your development in relation to water quality contributions and on-site treatment, as stipulated by the Victoria Planning Provisions.

Case study: a virtual reality ozone generator has improved staff safety and confidence, familiarising them with new technology they need to maintain.

Case study: a network of tiny corrosion detection devices is helping field staff save time and reduce safety risks, while helping the EPA monitor pollution.

As regional drainage authority and delegated floodplain manager, we have responsibility to provide a safe, effective system for dealing with run-off.

The Subdivisional Servicing policy describes the general waterway, water quality and drainage works that must be incorporated into servicing of new land developments.

When creating plans of subdivision, you must provide roads, drainage reserves/easements and necessary drainage works.

The use of easements and reserves to protect our assets will be influenced by the type of asset, long term statutory responsibilities, implied rights and required control over use of the land.

This policy describes the scope of planning permit conditions that we request in response to planning applications referred to us under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and planning schemes.