You are responsible for any damage plants cause to nearby buildings, footpaths, underground pipes and other structures. Following these guidelines can reduce vegetation management issues in the future.

Read about Melbourne's water supply and water storage levels, which face ongoing challenges from climate change and population growth. 

Our guidelines outline our technical requirements for utility installations aligned across or in parallel to our sewage and stormwater pipes, water mains and natural or artificial channels.

Confined Space Entry (CSE) work is extremely hazardous and considered a high risk activity in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007.

Plan ahead. Understand the impacts of potential flooding on your plans to buy, sell, build, renovate or develop.

An overlay is a map in a council planning scheme that shows the location and extent of special features, such as where land may be subject to flooding.

If you're developing or renovating a property that's subject to flooding, you'll probably need a planning permit from your council.

If you've submitted your application for a planning permit to your local council we may have added some conditions on you being granted the permit.

If your development must include drainage or water quality works, follow these steps to make sure they meet our standards.