Standards and specifications
Standards and specifications for drainage, water quality and waterway works to be built by developers as part of your conditions of development.
Standards and specifications for drainage, water quality and waterway works to be built by developers as part of your conditions of development.
Learn how to make sure your development is safe from flooding and doesn’t impact other properties or waterways.
Developments with drainage or water quality works must follow our standard conditions, which are guided by our land development policies.
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Water authorities continue their work to assist with the recovery and providing support for flood affected residents following the Maribyrnong River flooding event.
We're upgrading the Waverley Road retarding basin spillway, located next to Scotchmans Creek Trail in Mount Waverley, to ensure a safe drainage system and to reduce the risk of flooding to surrounding homes.