Report stormwater drain issues
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Report an issue with a stormwater drain or request additional drainage in your neighbourhood.
How to report a stormwater drain issue
You can report stormwater drainage issues in Brisbane online.
For urgent or public safety issues, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.
What you can report
Use the online form to:
- report blocked or damaged drains or grates
- request additional stormwater drains.
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Report stormwater drain issues online.
Report stormwater drains online
You can report stormwater drain maintenance or request additional drainage using the online form.
Check you have the relevant information on hand to help us investigate your report.
What you need to provide
To complete your report or request, include:
- location details, including the street and suburb
- the type of stormwater drain you’re reporting or the reason you're requesting more drainage
- photos of the drain (optional)
- your contact details (optional).
Report online now
Report stormwater drain issues online.
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for stormwater drains in Brisbane?
Both 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.
There’s building waste next to a stormwater drain near my house. Should I report it?
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.
Report online now
Report stormwater drain issues online.
How to report a stormwater drain issue
You can report stormwater drainage issues in Brisbane online.
For urgent or public safety issues, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.
What you can report
Use the online form to:
- report blocked or damaged drains or grates
- request additional stormwater drains.
Report online now
Report stormwater drain issues online.
Report stormwater drains online
You can report stormwater drain maintenance or request additional drainage using the online form.
Check you have the relevant information on hand to help us investigate your report.
What you need to provide
To complete your report or request, include:
- location details, including the street and suburb
- the type of stormwater drain you’re reporting or the reason you're requesting more drainage
- photos of the drain (optional)
- your contact details (optional).
Report online now
Report stormwater drain issues online.
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for stormwater drains in Brisbane?
Both 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.
There’s building waste next to a stormwater drain near my house. Should I report it?
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.
Report online now
Report stormwater drain issues online.