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.

Read about Melbourne's water supply and water storage levels, which face ongoing challenges from climate change and population growth. 

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.

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

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.

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.