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Building advice

Legal point of discharge

Find out about legal responsibilities for draining stormwater from your property and where to drain it to.

Stormwater

Find out about discharging stormwater from your property, your stormwater management responsibilities when adding crossovers, paving and during construction.

Fencing

Find out about fencing regulations, permits to build a fence, negotiating fencing costs with neighbours including when your neighbouring land owner is Council and resolving fencing disputes.

Bushfire prone areas

Find out if your property is in a bushfire prone area, how to comply with standards in bushfire prone areas, permits required for shelters and how to upgrade protection levels in existing homes.