Stormwater connection
You need our formal approval before you can work on any new or modified stormwater connection.
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Stormwater harvesting licence
Apply for a stormwater harvesting licence to connect to a stormwater drain, watercourse or open channel, or harvest stormwater from a waterway managed by Melbourne Water.
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.
Build a private jetty
If you are planning to build a private floating or fixed jetty, pontoon or mooring on Melbourne's waterways you need our approval.
Plant near sewers, drains, waterways and water mains
If you are planning landscaping work we must approve proposed plantings over or near pipe reserves, easements and floodways.
Consent for minor waterway work
If you are planning to perform minor works on waterways you must get our consent.