Blocked or overflowing drains

Council is responsible for the maintenance of more than:

  • 9,000 drainage pits
  • 233km of underground pipes
  • 280km of kerb and channel (Show info) (concrete, bluestone and brick gutters)
  • 63 bridges
  • 4,000 under road culverts 

When it rains, water, litter and other debris run off roads, car parks, roofs and other surfaces into the nearest drains or waterway.

Each year, our officers inspect approximately 9,000 street drains and pits across the shire and our fortnightly footpath and street sweeping programs help to reduce the amount of waste, sediment and other debris that can block drains and cause localised flooding.

There are a range of different drains and pits in the Macedon Ranges, some maintained by Council and some by other agencies. Below you'll find information to help you identify the type of drain and the appropriate authority who can help you with your maintenance request.