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Stormwater Pit And Pipework Installation Lane Cove

A Lane Cove stormwater drainage installation for a sloping rear yard where runoff was pooling near the garden, side boundary, and paved outdoor areas.

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Twin stormwater pits and drainage pipework installed in a trench
Project photos

Stormwater pit and pipework

Project details
Area
Lane Cove
Completed
February 2026
Property
Residential house with a sloping rear yard

Problem reported

Stormwater was pooling near the rear garden and side boundary during heavy rain, then moving back towards the house and paved outdoor areas.

Cause found

The existing drainage was not collecting or carrying enough runoff from the yard. The visible fall of the ground meant water needed a better capture point and a clearer discharge path.

Work completed

Installed new stormwater pits, twin pipework, trench drainage, gravel surround, and backfill as new stormwater drainage rather than a simple blockage clear.

Equipment used

  • Mini excavator
  • trenching tools
  • stormwater pits
  • corrugated stormwater pipe
  • PVC pipework
  • gravel
  • levels
  • backfill equipment

Outcome

Stormwater had a defined path away from the problem area, with pits in place for future access and maintenance.

  • The photo sequence shows excavation, machinery access, stormwater pits, pipework, gravel, and backfill.
  • This is a new drainage installation for a runoff issue, not just a blockage clear.
01Twin stormwater pits and drainage pipework installed in a trench

Stormwater pits and drainage pipework set in place before backfill.

02Stormwater drainage trench during backfill work

Backfill stage after stormwater drainage pipework is placed.

03Drainage trench filled with gravel after pipework is placed

Drainage trench filled with gravel around the installed pipework.

04Finished gravel drainage area beside a home

Finished gravel drainage area after outdoor pipework was covered.

05Excavator and drainage equipment working outside a Sydney home

Excavation equipment used where drain access requires digging.

06Small excavator used for outdoor drainage access

Small excavator used for outdoor drainage access work.

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