Nillumbik drainage network gets three-year cleaning and inspection contract

Underground stormwater drains across Nillumbik will undergo cleaning and condition audits under a three-year contract beginning 1 October 2026.

Nillumbik Shire Council accepted the preferred tender for Contract 2526-060, covering the cleaning and assessment of its underground stormwater drainage infrastructure. The initial term runs to 30 September 2029, with possible extensions to 30 September 2031.

The contract supports regular inspection and maintenance of drainage assets across the municipality. Cleaning will form part of the service, while condition audits will assess the state of the underground network.

The preferred tenderer was not identified in the published decision extract. The extract also does not disclose the contract value or specify which drains or locations will be serviced first.

The initial three-year term begins one day after Council accepted the tender. If the extension options are used, the arrangement could continue for up to two additional years, ending on 30 September 2031.

The work is intended to support Council’s ongoing understanding and maintenance of underground stormwater infrastructure. Residents and businesses will be affected by the service program as work is carried out across the municipality, although the timing and locations of particular works were not specified.

The contract is focused on drainage cleaning and condition audits rather than a new construction project. Its supplier, price and detailed work schedule were not included in the published decision extract.