Birdwatching access
Apply for access to birdwatching areas at the Western Treatment Plant, and learn about visitor safety requirements while on site.
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Melbourne Water Corporate Plan 2025-26 to 2029-30
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Stormwater Management Strategy review
Developers and their consultants are required to prepare and submit a stormwater management strategy for review by Melbourne Water.
Stormwater connection
You need our formal approval before you can work on any new or modified stormwater connection.
Shared pathway
To build a bicycle or pedestrian path on our land, near our assets or within a floodplain you will need our formal approval.
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.