AI helping map vegetation in stormwater retarding basins
Case study: artificial intelligence has been used with drone imagery to detect vegetation in retarding basins, potentially reducing monitoring costs to ensure they meet design requirements.
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Electricity savings through intermittent aerator operation at Sugarloaf Reservoir
Case study: a trial has shown that intermittently operating aerators at our reservoirs can achieve the same water quality outcomes as continuous aeration.
Automation improves service delivery at Patterson Lakes
Cases study: a new automated system at Patterson Lakes will remotely close the town's flood gates as soon as we are alerted about potential flood conditions.
River Detectives
River Detectives is a free, fun and flexible statewide citizen science program designed for schools.
Building and home renovation
Before you start building, renovating or sub-dividing, make sure your plans meet our criteria for flood, water asset and waterway protection.
Work or build near our assets or easements
Building surveyors and councils won’t issue a building permit unless you have our written approval to work or build near our assets such as pipes, drains and water mains.
Check if assets are near your property
Before you apply to councils for a town planning or building permit, you must find out if your property is near or within any Melbourne Water easements or assets – such as drains, sewers or water mains.
Prove the asset location
If we need ‘as constructed’ plans for the asset near your property, you’ll need to engage a licensed surveyor and Service Detection Locators to prove its location.
Building requirements
Works near, on or above our assets must meet our technical requirements.
Prepare your plans
You must include preliminary plans and supporting documents that outline your proposed work when applying for approval to connect to our stormwater system.