Maintaining stormwater drainage

After the 2022 floods, many Queensland and New South Wales residents said poor stormwater drainage maintenance contributed to the flooding they experienced. They felt that local councils and water authorities should prioritise maintenance and repair.

Natural Hazards Research Australia (2023) Community experiences of the January – July 2022 floods in New South Wales and Queensland: Summary Report

Image: Stormwater drain at the end of O’Connell Street, West End, 2022.