Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jul 03, 2012 10:30 am Hi. We bought a place that has a sewer manhole and stormwater easment (along back fence) in back yard. See attached pic, The red line is a timber retaining wall about 900mm high. This leaves the backyard with 2 different levels. What we can do with this. We have 3 little kids (2yrs to 6yrs) and the drop is too high. Is it possible to fill the space with soil and turf over it to match existing level? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Advice Needed : Sewer Manhole and stormwater in backyard 2Jul 03, 2012 3:22 pm Normally there is no problem with raising the level along a sewer......but you need to talk with the water authority about raising the level of the manhole cover. 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: Advice Needed : Sewer Manhole and stormwater in backyard 4Jul 04, 2012 5:06 pm Sydney Water may charge to raise the MH All water Authorities are different about this. But putting more soil on the top should be no problem. 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. 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 16130 i think option 2 is much better with easy access to the garden without having to walk through the new sunroom which makes it a better room for guests and TV .a simple… 2 8215 |