Report stormwater drain issues
Report an issue with a stormwater drain or request additional drainage in your neighbourhood.
Types of stormwater drain issues you can report
You can:
- report blocked or damaged drains or grates
- request additional stormwater drains.
Provide issue details such as:
- the type of stormwater drain
- the reason you're requesting more drainage
- photos of the drain (optional).
Provide the location including street, suburb and postcode.
Frequently asked questions
Property owners and Council share responsibility for stormwater drains in Brisbane.
Property owners must:
- make sure appropriate stormwater infrastructure is in place on their land
- maintain the stormwater outlet leading to the point of discharge.
Council maintains stormwater drainage and infrastructure beyond property boundary lines.
Find out about stormwater drainage, runoff and pollution.
Yes, you should report building waste near stormwater drains. This includes materials such as concrete, soil and paint.
If these contaminants wash into the drainage system, they can pollute our waterways and cause property damage.
To manage these risks, building and construction sites often need to implement erosion and sediment control measures.