Waterways Planning

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Our waterways

Waterways make a significant contribution to our landscape and liveability. Learn more about how land use planning is working to protect waterways and their parklands for the benefit of all Victorians.

Recording cultural values along the Yarra River (Birrarung)

We are partnering with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to record cultural values associated with the Yarra River (Birrarung)

Yarra River Planning Controls

The Victorian Government is protecting the Yarra River and its significant landscape by implementing stronger planning policy and controls to manage development pressures

Yarra River Bulleen Precinct

We are preparing a Land Use Framework Plan to celebrate the rich environmental, cultural and artistic legacy of the Yarra River - Bulleen Precinct

Rivers of the Barwon

Protecting the Rivers of the Barwon (Barre Warre Yulluk) for generations to come

Waterways of the West

A transformational approach to protecting the iconic waterways and landscapes of Melbourne’s west

Key policies and strategies

Key policies and strategies described below inform Waterways Planning in protecting Victoria’s waterways

Amendment VC201

Stronger planning policies and landscape controls to protect the Rivers of the Barwon, Waterways of the West and rivers and creeks across Victoria

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Yarra River (Birrarung) protection

Protecting the Yarra River (Birrarung) and its corridor as one living and integrated natural entity.

Barwon River (Barre Warre Yulluk) action plan

A new approach to protecting the rivers of the Barwon.

Waterways of the west

A community led approach to protecting Melbourne's western waterways.

Maribyrnong River master plan

A long-term vision for improvements between the Afton Street footbridge and Maribyrnong Road

Page last updated: 19/12/22

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