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Our offices will be closed on Friday 29 September. You can report urgent issues during this time by calling (03) 5422 0333 (available 24/7).

There are no changes to bin collection services and resource recovery facilities (transfer stations) will also be open as usual.

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Council Meeting - Wednesday 27 September

A Council Meeting will begin at 7pm on Wednesday 27 September.

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Water and wastewater

 

Protecting our waterways

If you are a landholder with a waterway running through your land, you have a role to play in protecting water quality.

Septic tanks

Help with septic wastewater management systems including permits, plans, installation and maintenance.

Standpipes

Find standpipe locations and permit information.

Water use and catchment areas

Find out about local water corporations and catchment management authorities in the shire.

Blocked or overflowing drains

Find out who to contact for drain, pit or driveway culvert maintenance.

Legal Point of Discharge

Find out where to locate your legal point of discharge for storm water drainage.

Locating drains on your property

Find out how to locate underground pipes and drains on your property.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Macedon Ranges Shire Council acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and waterways. Council recognises their living cultures and ongoing connection to Country and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Council also acknowledges local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander residents of Macedon Ranges for their ongoing contribution to the diverse culture of our community.
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