Keeping drains & waterways clear

Help us to minimise risk of flood inundation and drain dangers

Property owners should be aware that if a drainage easement is deliberately obstructed, they can be held liable for any damage caused to adjacent and neighbouring properties.

• Do not obstruct the free flow of water along the drainage pathway. (This is a condition attached to an easement on the land title deeds).
• Don't dump waste, plant garden beds or build fences across the flow path. These can obstruct stormwater flow.
• Dispose of green waste and household rubbish appropriately and responsibly. Invasive vegetation and illegal dumping can significantly restrict the capacity of drains. Dumping green waste and household rubbish in drains can also increase the risk of flooding to nearby properties.
• Check that your side fences don't allow rubbish and vegetation to accumulate and block the flow of stormwater. One of the biggest problem areas are side fences constructed across an easement or drain.
• Be mindful of what you plant and how you maintain vegetation near drains and easements to ensure it does not block the water flow.
• Keep driveway crossovers clear of debris and free draining, in particular where modifications (ie. small culverts, steel plates etc) are in place.
• Don't risk entering creeks or drains to clear blockages - please contact Council to clear blockages.

Shopping trolleys

Shopping trollleys dumped illegally in bushland, creeks, drains and waterways can cause a build-up of debris, restricting water flow and creating an environmental hazard during heavy rainfall.

Find out where to report abandoned shopping trolleys