Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the objectives and factors influencing the draft drainage strategy and the development planning process.
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is developing the Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) for the Officer South Employment precinct, in Melbourne’s south-east growth corridor. This outlines the layout of roads, shopping centres, public transport corridors and other key infrastructure for new communities.
As part of the VPA’s process, Melbourne Water prepares concept drainage strategies for future urban development, called Development Services Schemes (DSSs). These identify the drainage infrastructure and stormwater treatment assets needed so that new developments meet current standards for flood protection, water quality, waterway health and amenity. They also determine the financial contribution developers pay us in order to fund this infrastructure.
Within the Officer South Employment PSP area, there are currently two draft DSSs (though this number is subject to change). The DSSs are:
- Officer South 1304
- Lower Gum Scrub Creek 1402
They ultimately drain to the Koo Wee Rup-Longwarry Flood Protection District.
Stay informed
Consultation on the draft plans for the Officer South Employment Precinct has now closed. For further updates, visit the VPA website.
Draft drainage strategy (DSS) and supporting information
The following reports and information have been used to inform the draft drainage strategy (DSS) for the Officer South Employment Precinct Structure Plan (PSP).
Original documents
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Draft Drainage Strategy Briefing Note for Officer South Employment PSP (Melbourne Water 2023)PDF (151.13 KB)Guidance for landowners and stakeholders in relation to the background reports and information provided on this page.
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Officer South Employment PSP - DSS Asset Overview Plan (Jacobs 2023)PDF (15.86 MB)
Draft drainage strategy: shows the refined version of Option 1F, reflected in the Public Exhibition PSP Place-Based-Plan.
Hydrology, hydraulic, options reporting
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Officer South DSS Options Assessment Report and associated Options Plans (Jacobs 2022)PDF (8.92 MB)
An optioneering report that assessed three main drainage strategy options (11 sub options in total) for the PSP in 2022, resulting in the preferred drainage strategy.
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Officer South Predevelopment Hydrological Assessment Report (Jacobs 2023)PDF (16.63 MB)
Report on the predevelopment flow conditions for the Officer Township, Officer South, Cardinia Creek and Gum Scrub Creek catchments.
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Officer South Interim Works Inundation Impact Assessment (Engeny 2023)PDF (4.63 MB)
An investigation into what temporary drainage could be provided to drain the existing developing Officer Township before the ultimate DSS works are constructed.
Accessible documents
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Soil testing reports
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Officer South Waterway Corridor Hydraulic Assessment Memo (Jacobs 2022)MS Word (3.90 MB) -
Sodic Soil Assessment for the Officer South Precinct Structure Plan Area, Including Retarding Basin Sites (Jacobs 2023)MS Word (5.20 MB)
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Officer South Hydrogeology Factual Report (Jacobs 2023)MS Word (2.81 MB)
Environmental reporting
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