Kerbs and channels

More commonly known as gutters, kerbs and channels form a barrier between road pavement and nature strips which aims to:

• assist drainage;
• improve channelisation and delineation of traffic flows;
• protect pedestrians;
• reduce maintenance of nature strips; and
• improve aesthetic values of road alignment.

We maintain nearly 833 kilometres of kerb consisting of concrete and bluestone. Kerb and channel can vary — they may consist of barrier, semi-mountable and mountable kerbs.

We regularly use street sweeping machines to prevent the build-up of leaves and debris in the channels.

Stormwater connections to kerb and channel

Kerb and channels are also part of our drainage net work and direct stormwater runoff in to our underground pits and pipes.

Asset Consent Permit (Link) should be obtained from us prior stormwater connection to kerb and channel.

Damaged Kerb and channels

For complaints about damaged kerb and channels along local roads, contact us on 9524 3333 with details of the problem.

Links to additional information

• Drainage
• Street Sweeping