Melbourne Water provides a range of urban planning and land development services so that new developments are safe from flooding and don’t adversely impact neighbouring properties or waterways.

To do this, we provide design and construction standards and conditions, and information for new and existing properties. We also work to protect our existing assets and maintain the health of local waterways.

We have an obligation to make planning, asset, development and engineering decisions within statutory timeframes. We’re continually improving how we deliver our flood protection, drainage and waterway protection services to keep communities and properties safe and resilient from climate change.