We bring together practical tools, research and guidance to help support better water management across Victoria.
Here you’ll find case studies, technical reports, frameworks and learning materials designed to help councils, consultants, developers and water professionals make informed decisions.
All our resources are from real projects and real places, with a focus on protecting waterways, managing stormwater and building resilient communities.
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Melbourne Water biofiltration guidelines for development services schemes
Published:Guidelines for biofiltration, helping design stormwater treatment systems that improve water quality and support sustainable urban development.Resource:Guidelines & strategy -
Collaborative planning for Fishermans Bend urban redevelopment case study
Published:Case study on collaborative planning for Fishermans Bend, showing how integrated approaches supported sustainable, water-sensitive urban redevelopment.Resource:Case studies -
Ballarat City IWM Plan Case Study
Published:Case study about the Ballarat Integrated Water Management Plan that shows how organisations worked together to improve water management across the city.Resource:Case studies -
Guidelines for passively irrigated landscapes: Designing for a cool city
Published:Guidelines for designing passively irrigated landscapes that use stormwater to cool cities, support healthy vegetation, and improve urban resilience.Resource:Guidelines & strategy -
Woodlands Park stormwater harvesting case study
Published:Case study on Woodlands Park stormwater harvesting, capturing runoff to irrigate sports fields and open spaces while reducing demand on drinking water.Resource:Case studies -
Salt Torquay Estate water sensitive urban design case study
Published:Case study of the Salt Torquay Estate demonstrating sustainable stormwater and water-sensitive urban design practices in a coastal residential development.Resource:Case studies -
Winchelsea integrated water management plan case study
Published:Case study on the Winchelsea Integrated Water Management Plan and how collaboration is improving water management and resilience for the town’s future.Resource:Case studies -
The Fishermans Bend Framework
Published:The Fishermans Bend Framework outlines planning and design guidance for sustainable, liveable, and water-sensitive urban renewal in the precinct.Resource:Guidelines & strategy -
Kilmore environmental offsets case study
Published:Case study on environmental offsets in Kilmore that improve stormwater management and protect waterways as urban development expands.Resource:Case studies
