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.

Landowners must apply for our consent to maintain existing levees on Crown land that adjoins a rural property.

Applications for planning permits for the subdivision of land require our consent, as a referral authority.

If you are developing or subdividing land you may be required to apply for an offer in order to enter into an agreement with us to meet our drainage conditions.

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