Who we are
Melbourne Water touches all parts of the water cycle: from providing clean drinking water, treating sewage, planning that manages flooding, and keeping Melbourne’s rivers, creeks and catchments healthy.
Melbourne Water touches all parts of the water cycle: from providing clean drinking water, treating sewage, planning that manages flooding, and keeping Melbourne’s rivers, creeks and catchments healthy.
Our Board of Directors comprises a non-executive chairman, seven non-executive directors and the Managing Director.
Find out more about prices and charges, including bulk water, bulk sewerage, bulk recycled water, construction and waterway diversion.
Our Price Submission to the Essential Services Commission details our proposed services and the prices we intend to charge for them over a five-year period.
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.
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.