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The Drainage Division of the Ministry of Transport and Works is at the forefront of flood mitigation management in Barbados. It is responsible for maintaining stormwater infrastructure along public roads and watercourses.

Flooding can impact the public emotionally, financially, and physically. It can even threaten the safety of people and communities.

With climate change contributing to the increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, the Drainage Division is actively implementing strategies such as reduction, mitigation, control, and redistribution of flood risk, to address the impact of stormwater runoff.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES &
SERVICES INCLUDE

Assessing drainage plans for new developments from the Planning and Development Department

Cleaning of watercourses, ponds, drains, stormwater wells, catchments, and any other stormwater related infrastructure

Clearing of outfalls especially before significant rainfall events such as hurricanes

Constructing and maintaining stormwater wells along public roads and in drainage reserves

Constructing and reconstructing stormwater infrastructure

Investigating complaints about flooding or infrastructure that needs cleaning or repairs

Responding before, during, or/and after rainfall events and natural disasters

REPORT AN ISSUE

You may fill out the form or submit your complaints or queries to the Drainage Division at the information below.

Email

drainage@publicworks.gov.bb 

Phone

(246) 536-0059

FAQ

If you have any other questions – please get in touch at drainage@publicworks.gov.bb

Category: Drainage

To report flooding in your community, drains and watercourses in need of clearing, or stormwater wells in need of cleaning or repair, contact the Drainage Division at 536-0059 or email drainage@publicworks.gov.bb, or submit your complaint to the Information Unit via email at information.unit@publicworks.gov.bb or directly message our Facebook or Instagram @mtwbarbados