Living Victoria: from policy to implementation Office of Living Victoria| Michael Waller, CEO

Melbourne’s Water Future 1.A community engaged in whole-of-water- cycle management 2.Suburbs – old and new – designed with water in mind 3.Sensible use of water in our homes and businesses 4.Resilient water systems 5.Improved waterways and bays 6.Reduced inefficiency and waste 7.Accelerated innovation and wold recognition of expertise

Interaction between Melbourne’s Water Future, the Metro Framework and the Regional and Local WoWCM Plans Melbourne’s Water Future Outlines key policy principles, commitments and actions, sets strategic objectives, provides aspirational goals Metro Framework Provides guidance and tools to support the development of Regional and Local Plans Outlines key outcomes and indicators to drive performance of Melbourne’s water cycle Local Plans (based on LGAs) Determines how WoWCM can be implemented at a local scale Consistent with Metro Framework, Regional Plans and Local WoWCM Guidelines Sets local KPIs which contribute to achieving metro-wide benefits Contains outline of local infrastructure, assets, potential projects Led by Local Government with broad stakeholder and community engagement, coordinated by OLV Regional Plans (5 regions) Determines how WoWCM can be implemented at a regional scale Consistent with Metro Framework, Regional WoWCM Guidelines and has regard to Local Plans Sets regional outcomes/KPIs which contribute to achieving metro-wide benefits Plans may cross Plan Melbourne regional boundaries (as catchments require) Contains outline of regional infrastructure, assets, potential projects Owned by project partners with broad stakeholder engagement, coordinated by OLV Regional Plans have regard to Local Plans Local Plans must be consistent with Regional Plans WoWCM – whole-of-water-cycle management (Example LGA)

$1 million dollar commitment Piloting urban water reform for our regional cities Ballarat Regional Water Future Statement Public consultation - May 2014 Submission for Ministerial Approval – Mid-year 2014 Living Ballarat

Major efficiency program for the urban water sector to drive down household water bills in Melbourne from 2014/15. Two work streams: Efficiency initiative Regulatory and governance Fairer Water Bills

Water Law Review Exposure Draft Released 18 Dec 2013 Submissions close 14 Feb 2014 Bill into Parliament Mid 2014 New Act into effect 1 Jan 2016 Forums across State Jan and Feb Initiated to review, update and consolidate Victoria's two Water Acts into a single Act that is easy to understand and use.

Systems Analysis Melbourne is different everywhere. Enables a rich understanding of the whole water cycle by using a method of technical analysis that considers all parts of the water cycle.

Brand and campaign aimed at consumers to get more Victorians using alternative water sources more often Accreditation for aligned projects rightwater.vic.gov.au Right Water

$50 million dollar commitment Whole of water cycle management in practise Round two now open, $15 million available Applications for round two close 17 March 2014 Living Victoria Fund Albert Park Stormwater Harvesting and Southbank Flood Mitigation Scheme (Image: OLV 2013)

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