Construction and handover
Keep a close eye on construction to make sure the design drawings and specifications are followed. A few simple mistakes can cause plants to not survive or thrive.
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Maintenance
You should generally inspect water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets every three months for maintenance once the plants are established.
Case studies and checklists
The following checklists, design examples and case studies have been developed by Melbourne Water for use by councils.
STORM and MUSIC tools
A model is usually needed during the design of stormwater treatments to help determine the appropriate size and design configuration, and prove that it meets minimum planning requirements.
Lower Yarra billabong environmental water releases
We’re planning to release environmental water into several billabongs on the Lower Yarra floodplain from September to November, to support their plants and animals.
Operating Environment Scan
Our Operating Environment Scan helps us identify global trends that present opportunities and risks for our business and broader industry.
Section 173 Agreement
You may be required to enter into a Section 173 Agreement if your projects can’t meet a special condition in your non-works or works offer, or to comply with a Melbourne Water planning permit condition.
Stormwater quality offset contribution
Urban developers can pay the stormwater offset rate if they're unable to treat stormwater within their development to meet best practice standards.
VicSmart planning permit application
If council have determined that your application qualifies as a VicSmart application you will need our formal consent prior to lodging your permit application at council.
Property flood level information
If you are buying, selling, or planning to develop or renovate a property it is important that you understand if it is subject to flooding.