Yarra Junction
Blocked, burst or leaking in Yarra Junction?
Blocked drains, burst pipes and leaks in Yarra Junction, from the Little Yarra River to Camp Eureka, passed to a licensed plumber day and night.
Plumbing in Yarra Junction
Between the Yarra and the Little Yarra
The SES flood guide for Yarra Junction, quoted by council, says a flood on the Little Yarra or the Yarra is most likely to reach the low ground near the banks and the floodplain between the two rivers. Lines there can back up while the water is high, so flood mapping is checked and silt is expected in the drains afterwards.
The guide also says flooding here has the potential to last several days. Pits and drains on the worst affected roads stay waterlogged after an event, so a camera run or a repair may have to wait until they empty.
In its early years, Victorian Places says, a community village settlement on 10 hectare blocks was formed here, then known as Little Yarra Junction. Where lots of that size remain, long private drains, septic systems and shared driveways are likely, so the sewer and the drain route are confirmed before a quote.
Jobs in Yarra Junction
After the flood and on the big lots
Blocked drains
Silted drains and pits after a flood, and long runs on old settlement lots.
CCTV drain inspection
A camera once the floodwater has gone, to see what silt or damage is left.
Gutters and downpipes
Roof water taken to the connection point council names on kerbed streets.
What it costs: hot water replacement cost, gutter replacement cost, toilet installation cost
Yarra Junction questions
Kerb works, culverts and Camp Eureka
Where does stormwater connect on the newly kerbed streets?
Council's works on two streets add kerb and underground drainage, plus outfall drainage to connect into existing network, paid for by council. A property connects where council says, not wherever is easiest, so that point is asked for first.
What is planned for the streets still on gravel?
A group sealing proposal, still out for consultation, covers seven streets with minor drainage improvements and culvert upgrades as required. Until it is decided, water pooling at a driveway is usually a silted culvert, and council is asked before roof water is sent anywhere new.
Does plumbing at Camp Eureka need Heritage Victoria's consent?
Generally yes. Camp Eureka is on the Victorian Heritage Register and its buildings include toilet blocks, so replacing visible roof plumbing, downpipes or toilet block pipework is checked against the permit exemptions first.
