Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 27, 2015 11:59 pm Hi Everyone, We currently doing a knock down and rebuild and have been asked to provide a concept landscape plan. We have a stormwater drainage easement on our block which we are planning to tap into for stormwater drainage. We would like to avoid having a stormwater OSD. What are the factors that determine whether a stormwater OSD is required? Would really appreciate any advice/information regarding this. Thanks, Elaine Re: Stormwater OSD - When required? 2Aug 28, 2015 12:22 am The council under their planning regulations will normally have the final word. There is some more information at this link http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2014/04/onsite-stormwater-dention-why/ 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. Plumbers 'can be' plumbers, made all the worse by self certification which the building surveyor invariably accepts as proof of compliance! The good thing is that you know know. 3 3237 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 6336 in the stormwater pit or the drain? Those dont look like theyd fit in the drain. Separately, the pits do get stuff in them during the course of the build. For the most… 1 4825 |