Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jan 15, 2017 11:45 am We have a new house on 1.4 acre with a large storm water ditch in backyard. Its a massive waste of space is there any solutions like can we build a gazebo or something on top ? Re: Rain garden/ drain 2Jan 15, 2017 5:06 pm Not a good idea you are blocking a run off. It might look benign at the moment but full of fast moving water it might wash your gazebo downstream. 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. Yeah mine about 9 metres long and 8 wide with slope of 25% at one point but the end point of the outlet is past the side of garage and if he concretes allowing for… 4 4535 Agreed. I just found out today the certifier has not given the final sign off. 2 4090 Grab a hose, insert it at the top of the inlet/down pipe and turn the water on and see where the water is escaping from. Then you'll know. 3 8465 |