Author: David Nixon

Do I Need a Drainage Easement for My Property?

Do I Need a Drainage Easement for My Property?

A new extension can be designed, costed and ready to start, only for a title search to reveal a narrow strip of land that cannot be built over. The question, “do I need a drainage easement?”, usually comes up when property owners are planning works, dealing with...
What an OSD Inspection Service Review Covers

What an OSD Inspection Service Review Covers

An OSD inspection service review is more than a quick look inside a pit or tank. It is a structured assessment of whether your on-site detention system is accessible, operating as designed and meeting the conditions that apply to the property. For homeowners, strata...
How to Prepare for Drainage Certification

How to Prepare for Drainage Certification

A drainage certificate is rarely held up by one dramatic defect. More often, it is delayed by inaccessible pits, missing maintenance records, undocumented alterations or a system that has not been inspected closely enough. Knowing how to prepare for drainage...
OSD Versus Rainwater Tanks: What Suits Your Site?

OSD Versus Rainwater Tanks: What Suits Your Site?

A wet-weather issue at a property is not always solved by installing a larger tank. When comparing OSD versus rainwater tanks, the first question is not which option stores more runoff. It is what the site must achieve: controlled discharge to protect the local...
Practical Guide to Council Drainage Approvals

Practical Guide to Council Drainage Approvals

A drainage plan can look straightforward on paper, then become the reason a renovation, new build or remedial project stalls. This guide to council drainage approvals explains what councils commonly look for, when formal consent may apply, and how to prepare evidence...
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