Stormwater Victoria Code of Conduct
Stormwater Victoria is committed to fostering a professional, inclusive, and respectful community that advances excellence in stormwater management for the benefit of our environment and society. As a leading industry body, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and accountability in all that we do.
This Code of Conduct establishes a shared framework for behaviour and decision-making, guiding our members, partners, and stakeholders in their interactions and contributions. It reflects our collective commitment to ethical practice, mutual respect, and the responsible stewardship of water resources.
By adhering to this Code, we aim to create a culture that encourages open exchange of ideas, supports diversity of perspectives, and promotes safe and constructive engagement across all Stormwater Victoria activities. Together, we strive to build trust, strengthen our professional community, and positively influence the sustainable management of stormwater across Victoria and beyond.
To view the Code of Conduct click here
2025 Melbourne Water Industry Update
2025 Melbourne Water Industry Update
Thursday 30 October 2025
This webinar presented a Melbourne Water update to industry regarding progress on programs that have been developed in coordination with the Urban Planning and Development Strategic Collaboration Group (UPD SCG).
The webinar covered:
· A snapshot of current Melbourne Water performance, including response times and customer feedback.
· The status of the Afflux Practice Note.
· An overview of the Melbourne Water accreditation and self-certification Quality Assurance Program.
Presenters
Stuart Draffin– Melbourne Water, General Manager, Urban Planning and Development
Anna Lucas– Melbourne Water, General Manager Service Strategy
Stormwater Victoria's Submission on the Central and Gippsland SWS
Stormwater Victoria has provided a submission to DELWP on the Central and Gippsland Sustainable Water Strategy (SWS). With the release of the Sustainable Water Strategy, Stormwater Victoria is pleased that our advocacy has supported a stronger recognition for stormwater within the definition of 'Manufactured Water' and its role for future water security.
To review the submission click on the following link.
2022 Stormwater Victoria SQIDEP Position Paper
Stormwater Victoria recognises the Stormwater Quality Improvement Device Evaluation Protocol (SQIDEP), developed by Stormwater Australia, as an important step in the industry towards achieving our collective and shared goals of improving stormwater quality for receiving waterways.
The need for a clear framework and criteria is essential to provide guidance to the industry on how to determine the performance of proprietary treatment products, as well as ongoing monitoring, evaluation and modelling requirements for these systems.
In acknowledgement of the importance of this issue to our members, Stormwater Victoria has developed a Position Paper. The Position Paper can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:
DOWNLOAD the Stormwater Victoria SQIDEP Position Paper
In line with our commitment to provide a voice to our members on key issues, Stormwater Victoria has engaged with industry and our membership to share the progress and seek feedback on the SQIDEP, and in turn understand how our members see this protocol being implemented, and any challenges, issues or limitations to do so effectively. The Position Paper provides details of this engagement undertaken with our membership, and the culmination of the work and consideration of SQIDEP over the past years.
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with Stormwater Australia in improving the SQIDEP framework to ensure a fair, robust and accountable protocol for the industry to benefit from into the future.
2022 Webinar: Melbourne Water’s MUSIC Guidelines Webinar
Melbourne Water’s MUSIC Guidelines are currently being reviewed and updated. This webinar, brought to you by Stormwater Victoria, provides an opportunity for Melbourne Water along with consultants E2Designlab to share what is being planned for the update and allow members to engage in a Q&A session before circulation of the new guidelines for industry feedback.