Stormwater connection
You need our formal approval before you can work on any new or modified stormwater connection.
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Rivers and creeks
Rivers and creeks are central to everyday life, sustaining a complex ecosystem of plants and animals – and providing natural spaces for people to enjoy. Get to know some of Melbourne’s major waterways and the vital role they play.
Inspection of work
Inspections are required to ensure that our conditions are met, waterways are protected, public safety ensured, property is protected and works and building complies with standards.
Maintain a Crown Levee
Landowners must apply for our consent to maintain existing levees on Crown land that adjoins a rural property.
Planning scheme amendment
Where Melbourne Water is the relevant Referral Authority, as part of an application to amend planning scheme information, overlays or a change the zoning of a parcel of land, you will require our consent.
Request access to our land
If you are planning a small project that will benefit from gaining access to your property via Melbourne Water-owned land you need our consent to proceed.
Our customers
Read the service standards, guidelines and resources for some of Melbourne Water's key customers.
Patterson Lakes
Melbourne Water manages the lakes, waterways and associated infrastructure, such as the tidal gates, within Patterson Lakes’ Tidal Waterways and Quiet Lakes areas.
Identifying waterbugs (Years 7-8)
This lesson plan explores the identification, classification and feeding relationships of organisms using local waterbugs – key indicators of waterway health.
Waterway activity sheets
This series of activity sheets introduce students to the animals in their local waterways through indoor and outdoor tasks.