Many work practices in the past have caused major degradation of our waterways. To protect and rehabilitate our rivers and creeks we need to ensure that any works undertaken on designated waterways do not adversely affect the health of those waterways. Works and activities within the bed and banks of designated waterways in the north central region of Victoria require a licence from the North Central CMA. Works and activities may include:

• Bridges
• Culverts
• Fords
• Service Crossings
• Stormwater outlets
• Drop Structures
• Stream deviations
• Extractions
• Bed and bank stabilisation
• Large woody debris removal
• Vegetation management

How to Apply

An application form must be completed and submitted to the North Central CMA. A licence must be issued prior to any works commencing.

Click here to download the Works on Waterways application form.

Guidelines 

• Bank Stabilisation Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Bridge Crossing Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Culvert Crossing Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Drop Structure Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Extractive Industry Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Ford Crossing Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Large Woody Debris Management Works on Waterway Guidelines
• General Works - Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Stormwater Outlet Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Stream Deviation Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Tree Planting Works on Waterway Guidelines
• Vegetation Management Works on Waterway Guidelines