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Construction project

Applying to discharge groundwater and/or stormwater trade waste discharge during a construction project involves submitting an application form and any relevant information to Yarra Valley Water.

This application form is for developers, construction companies and other parties wishing to discharge groundwater and/or stormwater into the sewerage system during a site construction phase.

Application to discharge groundwater and/or stormwater during construction (PDF, 209KB)

We have also developed a fact sheet to support your application process. This outlines our requirements for approving and accepting groundwater, stormwater and equipment wash water as trade waste discharge to the sewerage system.

Discharging groundwater and/or stormwater during construction fact sheet (PDF, 123KB)

What happens next

We’ll respond to your application within 10 business days.

All information requested on the application forms must be provided before we can start processing your application. We’ll contact you if we require further information or changes to your application.

If we approve your application to discharge groundwater and/or stormwater during construction, we’ll also conduct a site inspection before you can start discharging from your site.

If you have any questions about the application process or requirements or need support you can contact our Commercial Customer Care team by emailing [email protected] or calling 1300 771 865.