Building and works
Read about planning and building at Melbourne Water - yours and ours. Apply for approvals and access information and tools to help you build, develop and renovate.
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Work with water retailers
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Office and visitor locations
View address and transport details for our main office and education facilities.
Legislation
View information about legislation administered by Melbourne Water – namely, the Water Act and its related by-laws, as well as other policies that are relevant to our work.
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Melbourne Water manages and protects major water resources on behalf of the community, including Melbourne's water storages, dams, water supply and sewerage, drains and flooding.
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.
Mosquito monitoring and control at Seaford Wetlands
During the warmer months we monitor mosquito larvae at the Seaford Wetlands and coordinate actions to control outbreaks.
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.