Report local road hazards
Reporting issues on local roads
We'd like to hear from you about how we can improve the local road network.
You can help to keep our local roads and footpaths in good repair by reporting local road hazards.
Report a local road hazard online
How to report local road hazards
Local road hazards occur on the suburban roads around where you live.
Please report local road hazards via our online form:
Report a local road hazard online
Alternatively, you can contact the following departments and agencies directly:
What hazards can you report?
You can help to keep our roads and footpaths in good repair by reporting:
- footpath damage and tripping hazards
- damage to the footpath part of a driveway (see damage to foothpaths section to learn more)
- potholes
- oil and other road spills
- dead animals on the road
- graffiti
- dumped needles and syringes
- frequent road accident locations
- excessive speed and traffic volume
- inappropriate driver behaviour such as parking across driveways, cutting corners and bends
- requests for changes in parking arrangements
- requests for bus shelters or bus stop improvements
- street lighting faults – e.g. street light not working at night, only works intermittently, or is on during the day.
What happens when you report a local road hazard?
One of our officers will inspect the location and organise the appropriate repairs or action.
Stormwater drain damage
Property owners are responsible for repairs to their stormwater drainage pipe, from the boundary of their property to the kerb and channel (or drain/pit).
We are responsible for fixing problems with Council drains, pits, and the kerb and channel, including:
- blocked stormwater drains
- broken pit lids.
For more information, see stormwater drainage.
Driveway damage
If the footpath section of a driveway (also known as vehicle crossing or crossover) is considered dangerous, we'll pay for any works required to repair the footpath. The landowner is responsible for repairing the rest of the driveway.
Reporting issues on main roads
VicRoads are responsible for most maintenance, road safety and traffic measures on arterial (main) roads, highways and freeways in the City of Whittlesea, but some issues on main roads you still report to us. Our Report a main road issue page has a table that tells you which main road issues to report to us, and which to report to VicRoads.
Learn more about reporting issues on main roads