Drain Maintenance

The Shire maintains drainage infrastructure, including drains and stormwater pits, to help ensure water can flow freely and reduce the risk of flooding.

If you notice a blocked or damaged drain, stormwater pit or other drainage infrastructure, you can report it using the form below.

Report a drainage issue

Noticed a blocked drain, damaged pit or another drainage issue? Let us know so the appropriate team can investigate.

Please include a photo of the issue when submitting your request, where possible, to help us identify the problem.

Report a Drainage Issue

Who is responsible for drain maintenance?

Property owners are generally responsible for maintaining the verge adjoining their property. However, the Shire is responsible for maintaining verge trees, remnant vegetation and drainage infrastructure.

This includes maintaining drains and stormwater pits to allow water to flow freely, including clearing accumulated sod, silt and vegetation where required.

For more information about verge maintenance responsibilities, please refer to the Shire's Urban and Rural Verge Council Policy.

View Urban and Rural Verge Council Policy

Types of drains

Not sure what type of drain you are reporting? The examples below show some common drainage infrastructure found throughout the Shire.

Example of a bubble up drainage pit

Bubble Up Pit

A drainage pit that temporarily stores stormwater before it overflows into the nearest receiving point.

Example of a drainage culvert

Culvert

A pipe or tunnel that carries stormwater or an open drain beneath a road or railway.

Example of a stormwater drainage grate

Grate

A metal grate covering a drainage opening that allows stormwater to flow into the drainage system.

Example of a drainage headwall with rock pitching

Headwall

A small retaining wall located at the inlet or outlet of a pipe to support the drainage structure.

Example of an open drainage channel

Open Drain

An open channel that carries rainwater, often directing it into another part of the drainage system.

Example of a stormwater soakwell

Soakwell

An underground structure that collects stormwater and allows it to soak into the ground. Damaged or broken lids may require repair.

Can't find what you're looking for?

If your request doesn't relate to drain maintenance, you can submit a general request and we'll direct it to the appropriate team.

Submit a General Request