Maintenance
You should generally inspect water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets every three months for maintenance once the plants are established.
You should generally inspect water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets every three months for maintenance once the plants are established.
The following checklists, design examples and case studies have been developed by Melbourne Water for use by councils.
A model is usually needed during the design of stormwater treatments to help determine the appropriate size and design configuration, and prove that it meets minimum planning requirements.
Get our pre-development advice early to avoid unnecessary costs and delays when applying to your council for a planning or building permit.
Building surveyors must consult with Melbourne Water prior to issuing a building permit.
Councils refer an application to subdivide land to relevant referral authorities, including Melbourne Water.
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.
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.
Applications for planning permits for the subdivision of land require our consent, as a referral authority.
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