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.

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.

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.

If you are planning to build a private floating or fixed jetty, pontoon or mooring on Melbourne's waterways you need our approval.

If you are planning landscaping work we must approve proposed plantings over or near pipe reserves, easements and floodways.

If you are planning to perform minor works on waterways you must get our consent.

​If you are planning a small project that will benefit from gaining access to your property via Melbourne Water-owned land you need our consent to proceed.

Inspections are required to ensure that our conditions are met, waterways are protected, public safety ensured, property is protected and works and building complies with standards.

Councils refer an application to subdivide land to relevant referral authorities, including Melbourne Water.