Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 12, 2023 11:06 pm We recently purchased a house that we love. At the time we accepted that there is an easement for water drainage and a sweage man hole on the property but since it is right in the middle of it, I wanted to get an opinion on the situation. There is no easement mentioned in the contract for the manholes or the sewage line. Did we make a huge mistake and will this impact on the resale value of the home? Thanks in advance. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Is this a bad situation - easement and manhole on proper 2Aug 15, 2023 8:42 am 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 this is possible as you wont be able to build over a manhole. Generally you can build over a sewer if you encase it, but this needs approval and a design. Not sure what the situation is in other states though. But you still have the issue of the 1.83m wide drainage easement which is a pain. I have built on industrial sites where we have had large drainage easements through the property which had 1000mm diameter concrete pipes and we applied to relocate these and modify the easement. But you need permission from the person who has the benefit of the easement. It will be an expensive process unfortunately and yes it does devalue your property, but conversely if you can move those easements you will add value. I hope this helps a little 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. Re: Is this a bad situation - easement and manhole on proper 3Jun 25, 2024 3:24 pm @ashington Homes Hi Simeon, I've asked a similar question relating to costs and consideration for a DA application that would need reinforcing the mains sewer line. DA for a residential driveway access point that is near the main Pit. Maybe you have some insight here --> viewtopic.php?p=1924256#p1924256 Warm Regards, Nick Re: Is this a bad situation - easement and manhole on proper 4Jun 25, 2024 3:36 pm GeneralYuehFei @ashington Homes Hi Simeon, I've asked a similar question relating to costs and consideration for a DA application that would need reinforcing the mains sewer line. DA for a residential driveway access point that is near the main Pit. Maybe you have some insight here --> viewtopic.php?p=1924256#p1924256 Warm Regards, Nick yep still around $1000/m plus some design fees. Is that what you are asking? if not call me on 0431 712 792 cheers 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. 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… 2 5328 Thanks - yea sounds like I need to submit build over easement application....ugh guess I better start finding someone who can do the engineering drawings 3 6705 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of… 0 23203 |