Melbourne's population is growing, and by 2050, it is projected to exceed 8 million. As the city grows, protecting our waterways and natural environments for today’s residents and future generations is crucial.

A key way to look after our waterways is to develop new planning protections to ensure they are properly cared for.

The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning is proposing to implement new planning controls across 17 waterways: Cherry Creek, Deep Creek, Darebin Creek, Edgars Creek, Emu Creek, Gardiners Creek, Jacksons Creek, Koonung Koonung Creek, Kororoit Creek, Maribyrnong River, Merri Creek, Moonee Ponds Creek, Plenty River, Skelton Creek, Steele Creek, Stony Creek, Werribee River.

For more information about this project and to have your say, visit the Department's consultation webpage or contact their project team on Tel: 136 186 (select option 6) or email: strategic.planning@transport.vic.gov.au.