Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 28, 2017 2:34 pm Hi all, I'm new to the group and new to building, so you are going to love me we picked up a 1000m2 block in Labrador, and are wanting to build a second dwelling at the back of the block. All is good except we need to relocate the sewer line. Can anyone give me any recommendations. I emailed one company and they have advised we are looking at approximately 30k, which seems huge! I am open to any advice, and recommendations on the Gold Coast Re: Relocate Sewer Line 2Mar 28, 2017 3:33 pm Last one we did was about 7 or 8 years ago and that was 22K back then. Shop it around but expect to land somewhere between 20 - 30k I would recon. Kind Regards James Mason - Our Build. www.renovationjunkies.com.au www.ourbuildhandyman.com.au Re: Relocate Sewer Line 4Mar 29, 2017 12:02 pm Sorry - I always think of this song when I hear about sewers being relocated. Re: Relocate Sewer Line 5Mar 29, 2017 5:15 pm Saint Mike Write a reply.. . Can I please have that 2:48 of my life back please haha Kind Regards James Mason - Our Build. www.renovationjunkies.com.au www.ourbuildhandyman.com.au Re: Relocate Sewer Line 8Apr 03, 2017 9:00 pm It is the main line, and then subsequently the existing house line as well...and they will no longer let us build over, so it looks like we need to upgrade (old suburb and old infrastructure) and relocate Re: Relocate Sewer Line 10Sep 07, 2017 9:53 pm candiceb You seem to be in the worst case scenario basket, usually with some clever structural engineering they can design a footing that bridges over the main, the authority usually obliges and approves the design so you can build near or over it. You are obviously in a unique situation where they require you to move the entire main. If you did relocate I hope you managed to find a nicer block. For others who are thinking of buying to build or develop, it pays to do your due diligence. I can only speak about Queensland because that's where I'm based, but a "dial before you dig" search is gold. It's also free and will tell you what is underground in terms of services. From a building approval perspective, there are only 3 services that will hinder your development and that's the sewer, stormwater and water main. The moment you have one of these services either on your property or on your neighbour's property (including the road reserve) you will want to order the actual "drainage as constructed" plans from Council. These plans will give you more information with regards to the setback invert level and diameter of the pipework that your structural engineer and Building Certifier will need in order to assess against the relevant design criteria to determine whether you need additional approvals or not. These additional approvals are what we call "build over asset" approvals and the process varies depending on which Council you are from and whether the Council has delegated the management of these assets to the actual service provider, where they can also vary the process even further. Yes, it can be very confusing even for the professionals, which is why if you find yourself in such a situation, you want to make sure either your Building Certifier and/or Structural Engineer have gone through this process with the particular Council area you are located in. 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 9316 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11757 Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house. 2 5417 |