DELWP
Onsite waste water systems and sewer connection powers
In February 2020 VicWater circulated a proposed water industry position on policy options to augment powers to connect properties to sewer services were circulated to water corporations. The DELWP ‘Onsite Domestic Wastewater Management Steering Committee’ developed these policy options in response to a VAGO Performance Audit in 2018.
Read MoreRecreational access to potable water storages
VicWater met with DELWP and the GHD project team 27 March for a progress meeting of the project to develop a state-wide inventory of water storages, and identify cost and timing implications of providing recreational access at currently closed storages, on a transparent per-storage basis.
Read More2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation
VicWater is coordinating an expert consultancy to update the 2015 asset valuation methodology and guidance in preparation for the 2021 valuation. The cost of this paid project will be shared among rural and regional urban water corporations. The consultancy will be overseen by the Asset Valuation Working group which was formed by Finance Issues Steering…
Read MoreLand sales policy
VicWater is in contact with DELWP and DTF to clarify aspects of the transition to the new Government land sales policy. Water industry input will be coordinated via the VicWater Finance Issues Steering Committee.
Read MoreOnsite 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 to water corporations during February. The DELWP ‘Onsite Domestic Wastewater Management Steering Committee’ has developed the policy options in response to VAGO Performance Audit in 2018. Detailed policy options were circulated to water corporations 24…
Read MoreCircular Economy Strategy
The Government has published the new circular economy strategy ‘Recycling Victoria: A New Economy‘ VicWater prepared a submission on the strategy discussion paper in August 2019. The submission focussed on water industry leadership in the circular economy, policy settings that influence the economic viability of water corporations’ circular economy activities and infrastructure, and policy settings for…
Read MoreDELWP planning and buffer reforms
During February, VicWater finalised a submission draft Buffer Overlay, with expert input from Glossop Consulting. VicWater is also continuing to provide technical support to DELWP to finalise the Planning Policy Framework and Clause 53.10 reforms. VicWater provided a formal submission on the Clause 53.10 reforms during December 2019. More details on these reforms are available…
Read MoreRecreational Access
VicWater is working with DELWP to finalise a scope for a consultant project to provide a state-wide inventory of water storages, and identify cost and timing implications of providing recreational access at currently closed storages, on per-storage basis. The consultant report will address issues such as water treatment augmentations, access infrastructure, safety and security services,…
Read More2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation
VicWater has confirmed membership and a meeting schedule for the 2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation Working Group. The Working Group, including water corporations, VAGO, DTF, VGA and DELWP is tasked with reviewing and updating the 2016 water industry asset revaluation methodology.
Read MoreA new draft Buffer Overlay
DELWP has commenced public consultation on a new Buffer Overlay for water assets. DELWP developed the draft Buffer Area Overlay, in response to water industry feedback during 2019. The overlay strengthens planning tools to support proposed updates to the Planning Policy Framework and Clause 53.10. VicWater has been closely involved in earlier phase of the…
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