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Melbourne Water

Melbourne's water
storages
are currently

34.1%

Building Over a Drain, Easement Or Other Assets

Approval is required to build the following structures near (within 5 metres) an easement, pipe or other asset controlled by Melbourne Water:

  • Houses
  • Garages
  • Verandahs
  • Sheds
  • Car ports
  • Decking
  • Swimming pools
  • Landscaping / excavating
  • (Planting).
  • Fences
  • Driveways
  • Demolition and earthworks
  • Any type of structure / works

Important:

  • Residential premises - Permanent structures must not be built over Melbourne Water assets
  • Industrial and commercial premises – Structures of any kind are NOT permitted to be built over Melbourne Water assets.
Application process to build over assets

Step 1
Read the following information before completing the application process:

Step 2
Complete the application form:

Step 3
Submit the application form and all relevant documents and plans to the Asset Services Team:

Online application submission

Asset Services
Melbourne Water
PO Box 4342
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Fax: +61 3 9235 1531
Telephone: +61 3 9235 1414


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