05/06/2026
This may not seem like a big deal, but after our recent storms, the City of Armadale is happy to report that we had no major flooding issues in our waterways or drainage reported. 👏
This is due in part to the proactive and dedicated work of our technical crew behind the scenes, checking waterways, mapping out from past experiences and pre-event planning, etc.
A great step forward and an example of the city getting on with the job. 👍
Managing stormwater infrastructure is a huge, ongoing maintenance task for the City, and one many people never see!
The City’s Engineering Maintenance team helps manage approximately 870km of stormwater pipe network and more than 34,500 drainage pits, with year-round inspection, vacuum cleaning and jetting works carried out to help reduce flooding risks and keep water flowing where it should.
The team also delivers a wide range of day-to-day works including road and footpath repairs, drainage maintenance, signage and line marking upkeep, asset inspections, emergency response works and responding to community reported issues.
To further strengthen this work, the team has recently begun using a vacuum truck to support more proactive in-house drainage maintenance activities across the City.
While much of this work happens quietly in the background, it plays an important role in helping keep roads, drainage and public infrastructure safe and functional during severe weather events.
