Manhole/Pit Issues
Manhole/Pit Issues
Manhole/Pit Issues
Reporting of issues with manholes/pits.
Last updated on: 12 June 2023
Urgent requests
If the manhole or pit is causing a hazard/public safety issue, please contact the City on 9474 0777 to report your request. You can call this number 24 hours a day for urgent/high priority assistance.
Council manholes/pits
- The City is responsible for the maintenance of City owned manholes and pits.
- City manholes most typically do not have any branding on them and will usually be stormwater drainage.
- Any issues with City owned manholes and pits can be reported by raising a request below.
Other manholes
- Other utilities are responsible for the maintenance of their own manholes.
- These can typically be identified by their logo/branding eg. Western Power, Water Corporation.
- If you are unsure of the asset owner, please call the City on 9474 0777 so that an Officer can review the location and determine ownership.
- If the manhole is causing a hazard/public safety issue, please report it to that organisation as a matter of priority. You can also report it to the City by calling 9474 0777.
Main Roads
- While Main Roads WA is generally responsible for the roads and drainage on main roads, some of the City's stormwater pits exist within these road areas.
- Verges, footpaths and City stormwater drains on main roads are the responsibility of the City.
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