At Melbourne Water, we provide a range of licences and permits. Find information and apply for birdwatching access, diversion licences, dam licences and more.
Licences and permits
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Pay onlinePay an invoice or offer document up to a maximum value of $10,000. -
Diversion pricing, forms and guidelinesDiversion management and licence prices, forms and supporting information -
Birdwatching accessApply to birdwatch at the Western Treatment Plant and view site access requirements -
Diversion licencesA diversion licence is needed to take water from a waterway or dam for commercial or irrigation uses. -
Water trading and licence transfersApply to trade water, or transfer your licence when selling your property. -
Dam safety, licences and registrationAll farm dam owners are legally responsible for the safety of their dams and any death, injury or damage they cause if they fail. -
Metering, pump and offtake guidelinesUnder government policy and law, conditions apply to installing and altering meters, pumps and offtakes.
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