Description

Victorian Planning

Victorian Planning Scheme Online http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/planningschemes/

Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) http://www.dvc.vic.gov.au/

Land Information

VIC: www.landata.vic.gov.au (zoning, planning overlays, etc...)

Dial Before You Dig  (underground properties...)

Street Directory / Maps

Google http://maps.google.com.au (best for street view)

Melway http://www.streetdirectory.com.au (best for local information)

Microsoft http://maps.live.com.au/ (best for 3d isometric view)

NearMap http://nearmap.com (best for latest aerial photographs)

Building Authority

Plan to build your own home? Check out latest information on requirement

Building Commission  www.buildingcommission.com.au

Civil and Structural Engineering

Association of Land Development Engineers http://www.alde.com.au

Environmental Authorities

Environment Protection Authority http://www.epa.vic.gov.au

Plumbing Industry Commission http://www.pic.vic.gov.au

Water Authority

City West Water http://www.citywestwater.com.au    131 691

Melbourne Water http://www.melbournewater.com.au  131 722

Yarra Valley Water http://www.yvw.com.au  13 1721

Barwon Water www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au  1300 656 007

Fire Services Authority

MFB http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au    

Health Premises Information

All hairdressing, tattooing, beauty therapy, body/ear piercing and electrolysis businesses  must be registered under the Health Act 1958. Forward to Starting a New Health Business

Victorian Government Health Information http://www.health.vic.gov.au/

Pharmacy Board of Victoria http://www.pharmacybd.vic.gov.au/

Reno DIY Tips & Information

Renovation DIY is not for everyone, know yourself and know the required knowledge before you get into it by reading or ask building professionals for advice. We are compiling some Information Sheets to help those people who are about to step in to this area from the costly lesson of some of our clients who called us too late.

• Asbestos, How to deal with it properly.