Stormwater drainage design and discharge

Resolving stormwater drainage issues

We can help you understand and manage stormwater drainage for your property.

You're responsible for taking care of any drainage infrastructure on your driveway, including pipes and culverts.

Whether you're dealing with pooling water, runoff issues or flooding, we'll guide you to sort them out. 

Find out how

Stormwater design and discharge

To find out the location of the stormwater point of discharge on an existing property, make an online request for a property/stormwater information report.

Request a property/stormwater information report

This report will also tell you about council drains, including the depth and boundary offset.

Planning stormwater drainage plans

Submitting drainage plans

If your new project involves stormwater work, you may need to prepare and submit drainage plans and computations for stormwater drainage works or other civil infrastructure works, which we will need to review and approve. 

You can find all the details you need in our Neighbourhood Design Manual.

Ready to submit your plans?

Submit an engineering/drainage plan assessment application

Getting permission for works

If you need to do any work in a road reserve (like a nature strip) or within a council easement, you’ll need a Works in Road Reserve Permit. This makes sure your work is safe and meets all the local rules.

Apply for a Works in a Road Reserve Permit

More information

We're here to make sure you have everything you need to manage your property’s stormwater safely and effectively.

Contact the Building and Planning department