Apply for point of discharge

Step 1

Stormwater must be connected to a legally approved point of discharge. A point of discharge is usually an underground drain, kerbs or open table drains.

To meet our stormwater drainage requirements for a planning or building permit, please follow these steps:

Apply for a stormwater point of discharge certificate

• Please allow 10 working days for us to assess this application.

• The construction of an outfall drain to the nearest Council asset may be required.

• Fee $65.40.

Step 2

Submit your stormwater drainage plans and computations

• Refer to your planning permit for your stormwater drainage requirements.

• Please allow 20 working days for us to assess this application.

• Fee varies from $175 to $1000.

Step 3

Apply for a works within a road reserve permit

• A works within a road reserve permit is required to install any new stormwater connection.

• Please allow 10 working days for us to assess this application.

• Fee $240.50. Security bond (where applicable) $1000.