diff --git a/src/openrct2-ui/windows/TopToolbar.cpp b/src/openrct2-ui/windows/TopToolbar.cpp
index 178485cb36..6089a17b6d 100644
--- a/src/openrct2-ui/windows/TopToolbar.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2-ui/windows/TopToolbar.cpp
@@ -1390,12 +1390,8 @@ static void sub_6E1F34(
                     return;
                 }
 
+                // If CTRL and SHIFT not pressed
                 gSceneryPlaceZ = 0;
-                uint16_t water_height = tile_element->AsSurface()->GetWaterHeight();
-                if (water_height != 0)
-                {
-                    gSceneryPlaceZ = water_height * 16;
-                }
 
                 // If SHIFT pressed
                 if (gSceneryShiftPressed)