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’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.

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.

You must have our approval before you start work on any utility installations (such as gas, electricity and water) or excavations near our assets.

If you are planning to perform minor works on waterways you must get our consent.

If you are planning landscaping work we must approve proposed plantings over or near pipe reserves, easements and floodways.

To build a bicycle or pedestrian path on our land, near our assets or within a floodplain you will need our formal approval.

Get our pre-development advice early to avoid unnecessary costs and delays when applying to your council for a planning or building permit.

Building surveyors must consult with Melbourne Water prior to issuing a building permit.

If you plan to construct or make changes to a low-risk stock crossing as part of a Liveable Communities, Liveable Waterways grant project, you must get our approval.