Building surveyors must consult with Melbourne Water prior to issuing a building permit.

If you plan to construct or make changes to a low-risk stock crossing as part of a Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways grant project, you must get our approval.

This service is only to be used by Retail Water Companies. Construction of a property sewer (domestic or industrial) in to Melbourne Water Sewer network.

If council have determined that your application qualifies as a VicSmart application you will need our formal consent prior to lodging your permit application at council.

You must have our approval before you start work on any utility installations (such as gas, electricity and water) or excavations near our assets.

Urban developers can pay the stormwater offset rate if they're unable to treat stormwater within their development to meet best practice standards.

You may be required to enter into a Section 173 Agreement if your projects can’t meet a special condition in your non-works or works offer, or to comply with a Melbourne Water planning permit condition.