Biogas
We generate electricity by combusting biogas, captured from our sewage treatment lagoons and anaerobic digesters.
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Waterways and Drainage Charge
The charge funds a range of services to protect rivers and creeks, and provide regional drainage and flood protection. View current prices.
Protecting the Watts River catchment
We’re working hard to protect the lower Watts River catchment from an aggressive weed, red cestrum.
Our Path to Net Zero
We’re taking action on climate change to protect the natural resources that sustain us so Melbourne remains a great place to live.
Improving the Little Yarra River
We’re working to improve the health of the Little Yarra River in Yarra Junction, by undertaking weed control and revegetation along the streamside.
Building permit
Building surveyors must consult with Melbourne Water prior to issuing a building permit.
Certification of plan of subdivision
Councils refer an application to subdivide land to relevant referral authorities, including Melbourne Water.
Lower Yarra billabong environmental water releases
We’re planning to release environmental water into several billabongs on the Lower Yarra floodplain from September to November, to support their plants and animals.
Drainage conditions for a site
If you are developing or subdividing land you may be required to apply for an offer in order to enter into an agreement with us to meet our drainage conditions.
Planning permit for development
Applications for planning permits for the development of a site may be referred to Melbourne Water for a Section 72 amendment or a secondary consent amendment pathway.