Please note that our offices will be closed for the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday, March 9, 2026. If your matter is urgent, please call (03) 5358 8700.
Help shape the future of aged care, early years and Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre services by providing your feedback via three engagement opportunities available in March. You can find out more about these opportunities and how to get involved via the link below.
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Several council grant funding streams are now open for applications including the Tourism Events Grant which closes on March 9, and the Community Grant, Arts and Culture Grant and Creative Education Fund which all close on March 31. Further information can be found on our website via the link below.
Onsite wastewater systems require periodic maintenance and care as they have limited capacity and lifespan.
Too many users on the system, lack of maintenance, damage to the system by cultivation, traffic or stock, or general wear and tear may cause the system to fail and wastewater to leak out to the surface of the ground or into a waterway. If this happens to your system, it will be time to repair or upgrade it.
No permit is required for a repair of your current system but if your system requires a new effluent system or an upgrade, you will need a permit to install and you may need to relocate the system to your reserve area, set aside at the time of the first installation for future expansion or upgrades to the system.
If your neighbour's wastewater is leaking, you may be noticing a very unpleasant odour or boggy areas seeping onto your land or into the street. You can notify your neighbour directly and ask them to fix it, or alternatively you can report the problem to council and we will investigate it for you.
To let us know about a leaking wastewater problem, please complete the online form linked below.