Road, Footpath & Drain Cleaning
Road Footpath & Drain Cleaning
Keeping our roads and footpaths clean and free of debris ensures safe passage and access for everyone.
You can help by reporting areas that require our attention.
How we clean roads and footpaths
We use several effective methods to clean our roads and footpaths, including:
- High pressure hosing - effective removal of dirt, grime, and stains from various surfaces.
- Street sweeping and cleaning blocked gutters and drains - keeping streets clear of debris and ensuring proper drainage.
- Removal of broken glass, leaf litter, needle stick or other items - prompt removal of hazardous materials to prevent accidents.
- Cleaning spills or oil residue - addressing spills and oil residues to maintain safe and clean roadways.
Related articles
- Make a Claim - personal injury or property damage.
- Pothole & Road Maintenance - report a pothole or road damage that requires repair.
- Footpath, Kerb & Gutter and Drain Maintenance - to report maintenance and repairs to these areas.
- Graffiti Removal - request removal of graffiti from City of Newcastle owned property.
Raise a request
Before you begin
When lodging your request, you will have the option to attach photos or other supporting documents.
Location matters!
Providing specific details about the location of the issue helps us locate and address it quickly. Please include cross streets, house numbers, or identifying landmarks.
Accessing the area
Parked vehicles can make street sweeping difficult. If there are specific days or times when access to the area is ideal, note this in your request.
Next steps
- You'll receive an acknowledgement with your request number.
- We will prioritise the cleaning depending on the type and location, with a focus on high traffic and pedestrian areas.
- Once your request has been completed, you will receive a notification.
Time frames
- Urgent situation will be responded to as soon as possible.
- General cleaning requests are typically actioned within 7 - 14 days.
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