Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 16, 2024 3:55 pm Hey guys, need your help and experience in relocating a sewer manhole in our land. I am looking to building a duplex in this land. But there is a sewer manhole located near the side fence of the property. If I have to build around it, one of the house becomes too narrow. So, I was thinking of move the manhole to the back by 3-4 meters. Has anyone done this before. What are the costs involved and how difficult is it to get this done? Please help. Refer the picture. Its the red box inside the black circle and needs to be moved to where the arrow points. Any help is much appreciated Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Relocate Sewer Manhole 3May 17, 2024 6:15 am Having been through a manhole ...let's call it "situation" recently with Sydney water, I think there is a zero percent chance of you relocating this. The reason being as Pulse says it is at a point in the pipe where it changes directions. Sydney water has contractors who inspect the sewer by sending these tractor - robot looking cameras down the sewer and they struggle to go up steps around corners They need a straight run , So if they were to grant you permission to move the manhole then they would lose their ability to inspect the sewer for the upstream homes. However, I could be wrong, so if you really need this to happen for your build, call a Sydney Water Co-ordinator ( these are approved companies who deal with this type of issue and especially sewer connections for duplexes) for some advice All the best Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Our relationship with the owner is good, but I'm not sure if I want to impose putting a pole on their property. Your conversation with your neighbour must have gone well… 4 10027 You might be able to apply to divert the sewer at your expense. In NSW you would contact a Water services co-ordinator and they would give you advice as to whether or not… 1 16487 |