Get our consent for a council planning permit
If you're developing or renovating a property that's subject to flooding, you'll probably need a planning permit from your council.
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Executive leadership team
Our Managing Director oversees six organisational portfolios with a broad range of core responsibilities.
Developer guides and resources
Learn how to make sure your development is safe from flooding and doesn’t impact other properties or waterways.
Contractor training and approval to work on a Melbourne Water site
If you’ll be working on a Melbourne Water site, you must complete safety training and get approval to access the site before you visit.
Melbourne Water Corporate Plan 2025-26 to 2029-30
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Stormwater connection
You need our formal approval before you can work on any new or modified stormwater connection.
Water trading and licence transfers
Water trading is the buying and selling of water entitlements by licence holders. Find out how to apply to trade water, or transfer your licence when selling your property.
Road discontinuance (right of way)
If councils are seeking to discontinue use of a laneway as a road and convert it to private ownership they must apply for our consent.
Apply to build near an asset or easement
If you’re planning to build over or near any of our easements or underground assets you’ll need to get our consent before starting any work.
Construct a bridge, crossing or culvert
If you plan to construct a crossing over our drain or waterway or to make any changes to an existing crossing, you must get our approval.