Drainage

Storm Water Drainage Pits

Council maintains storm water drainage pits if the pit lid is damaged, displaced or missing and if it is blocked by debris.

Drainage Easements

These are areas on privately owned land that Council has the right to access to carry out drainage related works as Council owns the drainage assets.

Maintenance responsibility for drainage easements are shown on the deposited plan of your property. Council will only maintain drainage easements if Council is benefited on the 88b instrument. To find out if your property is affected phone Customer Contact on (02) 4350 5555.

If Council carries out any works on private property Council will contact the property owner to make arrangements for entry.

Drainage Reserves

These are designated areas for stormwater drainage purposes in the ownership of Council. They may contain improved natural watercourse or formally constructed stormwater drains.

Council is responsible for maintaining these reserves to ensure that erosion and rubbish are not blocking water flows and to make sure there are no bush fire risks to adjoining properties. Assessment of the bushfire risk is carried out by the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Pollutant traps

These are systems that collect pollutants, rubbish and silt before entering our waterways and help improve the Shire’s water quality. Council maintains these by removing rubbish, debris and floating contaminants.

Natural water courses and surface water run-off

Natural water courses are determined by the Land and Property Management Authority and will usually be indicated on your property’s deposited plan. Maintenance is generally the responsibility of the property owner though Council will assist if Council approved developments altered the natural water course.