As a first step, you should talk with your neighbour about what's happening. They may not even be aware of the problem.

If you can't contact your neighbour, or if you can't fix the issue by talking with them, you can contact the Community Justice Centre (CJC). The CJC can arrange mediation between neighbours, which can often solve problems without the need for legal action.

In most cases, Council doesn't get involved in disputes between neighbours about creeks. We may investigate under specific circumstances only. This could include when changes to the creek line have caused or are likely to cause physical damage to land or buildings, or if the creek line has been redirected by a man-made structure.