Drainage maintenance

Blocked Drains

Council carries out regular cleaning and clearing of blockages for many kilometres of drains every year. The most common causes of drain blockages is tree root intrusion and poorly installed property connections.

Locating drain blockages can be difficult as the obstructions cannot be seen from above ground. To overcome these difficulties, Council engages contractors to undertake camera inspections inside the pipelines to observe the drain condition and to locate blockages.

If you have any issues relating to drain blockages or maintenance, please contact Ballarat Works on 03 5320 7450 or Customer Service on 03 5320 5500 (in an emergency phone 0408 518 138).

Stormwater Drainage System

With more than 500km of drains to manage across the city, the drainage system is located within roads, reserves and easements and is made up of a network of structures including pipes, pits, channels, flood retention basins and litter traps.

Household and property drains, are owned and maintained by property owners. Should you wish to carry out works on private drainage systems, Council recommends that a qualified plumber be used.