Legal Point of Discharge

Stormwater that falls on a property is collected and drained to what is usually the lowest point on the property, which is known as the legal point of discharge.

This collected stormwater is then discharged or released to the Council stormwater system, which is usually an underground drain in the street or in a property easement.

If no underground drain is available, the stormwater is drained to the kerb and channel in the nearby street.

In some cases, the property owner will be required to construct a new drain to connect with Council’s stormwater system. This is known as the point of connection

When is a legal point of discharge report required?

As part of your Building Permit application you will need to obtain a legal point of discharge report for your property.

You may also need to obtain a legal point of discharge report, if you are preparing Engineering Plans for Council approval.

We prefer you submit your application online. If you're unable to apply online, you can apply via email, mail or in person.

Why is the report important?

If you’re building an entirely new structure or undertaking repair works on the roof or to private drains, it’s important not to block stormwater from draining away.

You must ensure that your private drain is connected legally to the Council drainage system or kerb and channel to avoid the stormwater from causing damage.

Equally you do not want anything other than the rain to enter the stormwater system and potentially contaminate our lakes, waterways and the ocean.

What information will be provided?

The legal point of discharge report will provide information on:

  • The legal point of discharge in accordance with the Building Act
  • The point of connection
  • Advice on the location of any Council's drains, where available
  • Advice on additional building and planning requirements

The report does not contain information regarding the existing private stormwater system on the property or the existing point of connection.

Additional information

  • Owners requiring sewerage system information need to contact their local water authority (refer to your water bill for contact details)
  • Council has limited information on the location of drainage on residential and commercial properties, as plumbers are not required to inform Council of the location of these private drains when they install them.

 

 

Online

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • your contact details
  • property address
  • Certificate of Title (produced in the last 2 months)
  • Title Plan
  • a copy of the Site Plan (if available)
  • a credit or debit card to pay the fee.

Step 2.Submit your application

What happens next?

You should receive a report within 10 business days.

We will provide a report (with diagrams) detailing the location of your discharge point. Any additional information you have requested (such as pipe depths) will be included in the report, however this information is not always available.

Email

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • your contact details
  • property address
  • Certificate of Title (produced in the last 2 months)
  • Title Plan
  • a copy of the Site Plan (if available).

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for Property Information(PDF, 194KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Email your completed form and supporting documents to info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Step 4.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

You should receive a report within 10 business days.

We will provide a report (with diagrams) detailing the location of your discharge point. Any additional information you have requested (such as pipe depths) will be included in the report, however this information is not always available.

Mail

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • your contact details
  • property address
  • Certificate of Title (produced in the last 2 months)
  • Title Plan
  • a copy of the Site Plan (if available).

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for Property Information(PDF, 194KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Mount Alexander Shire Council
PO Box 185
Castlemaine VIC 3450

What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee.

You should receive a report within 10 business days.

We will provide a report (with diagrams) detailing the location of your discharge point. Any additional information you have requested (such as pipe depths) will be included in the report, however this information is not always available.

In person

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

  • your contact details
  • property address
  • Certificate of Title (produced in the last 2 months)
  • Title Plan
  • a copy of the Site Plan (if available).

Step 2.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for Property Information(PDF, 194KB) form.

Step 3.Submit your application

Visit us at the Castlemaine Civic Centre to submit your application:

Corner of Lloyd and Lyttleton Streets,
Castlemaine, Victoria. 3450

Step 4.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the fee, or you can pay when you submit.

You should receive a report within 10 business days.

We will provide a report (with diagrams) detailing the location of your discharge point. Any additional information you have requested (such as pipe depths) will be included in the report, however this information is not always available.