Get approval before you build

Sep 28, 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water is reminding people planning to undertake works on G-MW owned and managed land to ensure they have approval to do so.

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The authority’s Works Approval Permit covers landscaping, vegetation management and construction and repairs of structures such as jetties and boat ramps.

G-MW business and finance general manager Michael Gomez said it was important people obtained the necessary permits before starting works.

“As the weather gets warmer there are generally a lot of people who look to undertake works on G-MW land,” he said.

“In addition to storing water for customers, our storages provide various recreational opportunities for communities and landholders.

“Our approvals process ensure any works on G-MW land are safe and do not impact other users’ enjoyment of the storage, so it is crucial that anyone who thinks they might need a licence applies for one.”

Depending on the location, works may also need approval from the relevant councils or catchment management authority.

To apply to undertake works on G-MW land, people can expand the ‘Property Services’ tab on the ‘Forms’ page of the G-MW website: https://www.g-mwater.com.au/customer-servicesresources/forms

More information on the approvals needed to undertake work on G-MW land is also available at: www.gmwater.com.au/foreshore-occupation-licences

If landowners have any questions about their requirements or existing licences, they can call their local G-MW office to discuss their needs or email: PropertyServices@gmwater.com.au

By McPherson Media Group