Browse Forums Outdoor Living Re: Planting Trees on an easement 2Jul 28, 2015 7:53 am The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Planting Trees on an easement 4Jul 28, 2015 9:28 am bashworth As far as root damege to sewers new developments (with Clay pipes) are normally less of a problem than older properties that have clay pipes. This link shows you what can go wrong with tree roots: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2013/01/roo ... nd-drains/ The page also gives you a link to Melbourne Water's Page of suitable trees. Many Water Authorities have similar lists for trees common to their area. You post such valuable links. Thanks again. You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17155 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 16146 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 3360 |