Storm Water Maintenance
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To reduce pollution Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) are installed at strategic locations throughout the municipality to collect and filter litter and debris that would ordinarily go into the bays. Additional Gross Pollutant Traps are included in larger housing developments to sustain new stormwater systems.
| Location | Catchment | No. of Outfalls |
|---|---|---|
| Boggy Creek | (PP) | 70 |
| Sweetwater Creek | (PP) | 58 |
| Kananook Creek | (PP) | 60 |
| Seaford Wetlands | (PP) | 15 |
| Balcombe Creek | (PP) | 2 |
| Watson's Creek | (WP) | 2 |
| Eastern Cnt Drain | (PP) | 2 |
An effective drainage system exists to protect our living environment and control flooding. This system is supported by a proactive maintenance program for the road reserve stormwater pits, this entails the pits being inspected and cleaned on a three year cycle.
The city has a specialist mobile drain cleaning vehicle that assists in cleaning operations all hours. Our drainage crew prioritise and tackle blockages in the drainage pipes as they occur
Frankston City Council is responsible for maintaining 716 kilometres of stormwater drains,
made up within the road reserves approximately 32,500 pits and some 12,000 pits within property easements.
There are 14 gross pollutant and litter traps installed, and about 210 outfalls into our waterways.
Safety First
Please keep well clear of Council equipment and vehicles during the inspection and maintenance of drainage assets.
For your own safety and children's safety, note the following precautions:
- Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater.
- Don't allow children to play in floodwaters.
- Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, particularly when flooded.
Contact Us:
For Further Information and advice please call in to the Frankston City Operations Centre open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00 excluding Public Holidays.
Frankston City Operations Centre
3 Buna Ave
Seaford VIC 3198
Phone: 9768 1500
Melway Map 99 F9