Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 24, 2019 11:13 pm My house is on a flood overlay, and as part of the conditions of the build, Melbourne Water have specified that any new front fencing must be "open style (50%) of construction to allow for the conveyance of overland flow." A Google search doesn't reveal much about what that means, aside from the interpretation that at most 50% of the fence can be solid. But for example, a fence like this Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ is more than 50% open, but would having the fence plinth impede water flow and be not allowed? And similarly with a horizontal slat fence like this Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ the bottom slats may do the same. Who decides what and what is not acceptable? And does Melbourne Water come round and check fences regularly? Thanks for your comments. My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Re: Open style fencing 3Aug 25, 2019 5:05 pm Thanks. That would imply that indeed I shouldn't have a bottom panel touching the ground, although if I raise it a few inches, chances are after a while, soil and dirt and grass and things may collect in that gap and seal it up anyway. If I raise it like a whole foot off the ground, well that would just look a bit weird, and also then there would be no need in having any open style fencing above that one foot gap. Who knows what the minimum clearance is? My build with Inspired/ Como Homes: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=93656 Cupcake.girl This really depends on your local council. Each one has different definitions and ways to calculate contributions. This is called a contribution… 1 3570 Hello! We have a very large open plan living room and wanted to get layout options, and furnishing ideas for this space. Currently there is only a… 0 9300 The Dulux colour consultants are awesome. If you show them the photos they should be able to figure it out for you straight away 1 1603 |