Planning, Development and Asset Protection
Melbourne Water provides legislated flood protection, drainage and waterway protection services that seek to ensure the community of Melbourne is protected and resilient from our climate change future.
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Service standards and performance
Our service performance updates show how we’re tracking against our planning and development service standards. The updates are designed to help inform planning and development applicants, developers, consultants, councils, government agencies and other authorities, and are part of our commitment to transparency.
Work at Melbourne Water
Join Melbourne Water to be part of a strong, talented and diverse team dedicated to enhancing liveability in Melbourne and beyond.
Careers
By joining Melbourne Water, you’ll be part of a strong talented and diverse team dedicated to enhancing liveability in Melbourne and beyond.
What we do
Melbourne Water touches all parts of the water cycle: from providing clean drinking water, treating sewage, planning that manages flooding, and keeping Melbourne’s rivers, creeks and catchments healthy.
Birdwatching
Discover our key birdwatching locations - including Werribee’s Western Treatment Plant - and species you might encounter, and find out if you need a birdwatching permit.
Building and development support
Who to contact for help getting the right approvals for a building or development permit.
About us
Melbourne Water manages and protects Melbourne’s major water resources on behalf of the community, including our water supply. Read more about who we are and what we do.
Developer guides and resources
Learn how to make sure your development is safe from flooding and doesn’t impact other properties or waterways.