The Victorian Government has announced a $10 million spending allocation to create the Office of Living Victoria, which will be responsible for overhauling the urban water system to make greater use of stormwater, rainwater and recycled water. 

 

"The money in today's Budget will establish the Office of Living Victoria (OLV) to reform the urban water sector and improve the way we use water,” State Water Minister Peter Walsh.

  

Mr Walsh said the OLV would improve water use by ensuring integrated water management is built into greenfield developments during construction.

 

"We need to make better use of all of our water resources, including rainwater, stormwater and recycled water, to drive change and increase liveability in Melbourne and Victoria's regional cities," Mr Walsh said.

 

"The OLV will bring together experts from across government who will work to drive the integration of water and urban planning."