#kerb connection

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The above photo above shows an example of a poorly connected property drain to the Municipal drainage system.

There are twin plastic pipes fully exposed and section of the kerb cut out. These pipes will deteriorated over time and there is a good chance they will be crushed.

Municipal drainage inspectors inspect connection to the drainage system. It is unlikely that this situation has been passed as it would not form part of a suitable connection method.

The above photo shows what appears a poorly maintained kerb connection to the Municipal system.

It may have been constructed properly but now the lid of the connection is broken and the connection may not be functioning.

This type of situation is unfortunate. This situation now represents a hazard in a public area and the risk of somebody tripping and injuring them selves could be significant. In my experience is that some drainage authorities in Melbourne, Australia,  still consider this a private asset in a public reserve. In other words what they mean a person injured or suffering a loss because of this connection may sue the owners to recover compensation. Let us hope this does not happen !!

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A good Kerb connection to the street’s kerb and channel is essential to a good property drainage. property owners should check often if the connection is still working. Right after a rainfall event would be good. Even if you do not see the water running out into the channel, they are usually water marks that would indicate that the pipe is running.

Sometimes a pipe could be crushed in the nature strip or a service authority could go through the pipe with their construction equipment. So if you notice something unusual in a rainfall event it would be good to check your kerb connection. If it is not raining at the time of checking, a hose with rainwater tank water or potable water can be used to check if the connection is true and functioning.

Kerb connections under hard standing pavements have more protection from crushing but they are harder to reinstate. Concrete pavements would need to be saw cut to get to the pipe. If the drainage authorities allow it you can construct saw joints like in the photo above to make it easier to reinstate the pipe in the future.