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Guidelines and Information

Please note that Southern Water are now managing water and wastewater services in southern Tasmania. To report any faults or emergencies relating to water and sewerage systems, please contact Southern Water on 13MYWATER (13 69 92) or southernwater@southernwatertas.com.au.

The following guidance has been developed by the Council to provide advice on frequently asked questions about Hobart's infrastructure and other hydraulic-related services.

Information and Advice Brochures

  • Connection to the stormwater system 
  • Drainage of paved areas 
  • Flood risk-assessment guide 
  • Mount Wellington springs and chalet water supply 
  • Old private sewerage and stormwater installations 
  • Private domestic sewerage pumping 
  • Private stormwater pumping stations 
  • Protection of council stormwater mains
  • Public infrastructure construction by the private sector 
  • Public stormwater mains
  • Shared private sewer and stormwater installations 

Drawings and standards

Customer Service Centre

16 Elizabeth St, Hobart
Office Hours: Mon–Fri 8.15am–5.15pm
Telephone (03) 6238 2711
Email hcc@hobartcity.com.au

Postal address

Town Hall, Macquarie St
GPO Box 503
Hobart Tasmania 7001

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