You can 'divert', or take, water from the Yarra River, Lower Maribyrnong River and Western tributary areas for commercial and irrigation uses. Find out how we monitor and supply water diversion licences, and provide information about restrictions and bans to protect the environment when river levels are low.
Waterway diversions
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Pricing, forms and guidelinesDiversion management and licence prices, forms and supporting information
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Restriction and ban statusWhen river levels are low, waterway diverters may be restricted or banned from taking water in order to protect the environment.
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Water use complianceKnow your responsibilities under the conditions of your diversions licence, and our approach to managing compliance.
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About diversion licencesA diversion licence is needed to take water from a waterway or dam for commercial or irrigation uses.
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Water trading and licence transfersApply to trade water, or transfer your licence when selling your property.
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Dam safety, licences and registrationAll farm dam owners are legally responsible for the safety of their dams and any death, injury or damage they cause if they fail.
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Metering, pump and offtake guidelinesUnder government policy and law, conditions apply to installing and altering meters, pumps and offtakes.
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Stream flow managementFind out how we document the ways in which water will be managed to ensure it is shared fairly between diverters and the environment.
Last updated:
30 July 2020