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Land sales policy
VicWater is in contact with DELWP and DTF to clarify aspects of the transition to the new Government land sales…
Infrastructure Victoria water governance reform submission
VicWater has drafted a water industry submission on the Infrastructure Victoria (IV) Reforming Water Sector Governance paper and the accompanying Marsden Jacobs report.…
Onsite waste water systems and sewer connection powers
VicWater is coordinating consultation on draft policy options to augment powers to connect properties to sewer services. This draft was circulated…
Circular Economy Strategy
The Government has published the new circular economy strategy ‘Recycling Victoria: A New Economy‘ VicWater prepared a submission on the strategy…
DELWP planning and buffer reforms
During February, VicWater finalised a submission draft Buffer Overlay, with expert input from Glossop Consulting. VicWater is also continuing to…
Recreational access to potable water storages
VicWater is continuing to work with DELWP to finalise a scope for a consultant project to provide a state-wide inventory…
VBA liaison working group
The next water industry VBA liaison working group meeting will take place on 16 March. Water corporations are currently progressing…
Finance Issues Steering Committee
The Finance Issues Steering Committee (FISC) met 13 February to progress priority projects including: updating the ESC accounting code, the…
Carbon offsets
Sixteen water corporations have nominated to join the Carbon offsets for Victorian Water Corps Working Group. Melbourne water is currently…
EPA license review and transition
As part of the transition to the new Environment Protection Act, EPA is commencing a review of all licences. Significant…
EPA Water Subordinate Legislation
The EPA Water Industry Reference Group (WIRG) met 25 February.. A focus of discussion was on the EPAs response to industry…
Emerging contaminants environmental risk assessment
Final emerging contaminants risk assessment reports have been provided to water corporations. This risk assessment of emerging contaminants and new…
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