Roads and bridges are not the only public places that have to be maintained. Councils also build and maintain halls and other public buildings, for example, the council chambers. Parks and gardens are also looked after by your local council.
Dirty water is taken away through drains and sewers.
In Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, the water board does this job. Nearly everywhere else, it is the job of local councils. Bushfire brigades are made up of volunteers. Councils help these volunteers by giving them money for equipment and facilities, and by co-ordinating their activities. Every Council employs a General Manager .