Stormwater project
A Lane Cove stormwater drainage installation for a sloping rear yard where runoff was pooling near the garden, side boundary, and paved outdoor areas.
- Area
- Lane Cove
- Completed
- February 2026
- Property
- Residential house with a sloping rear yard
- Work done
- Drain Repairs
- Project photos
- 10 photos
- 01Problem reportedStormwater was pooling near the rear garden and side boundary during heavy rain, then moving back towards the house and paved outdoor areas.
- 02Cause foundThe existing drainage was not collecting or carrying enough runoff from the yard.
- 03Work completedInstalled new stormwater pits, twin pipework, trench drainage, gravel surround, and backfill as new stormwater drainage rather than a simple blockage clear.
- 04OutcomeStormwater had a defined path away from the problem area, with pits in place for future access and maintenance.
Project photos
Stormwater pit and pipework
- 01
Stormwater pits and drainage pipework set in place before backfill. 
02Stormwater drainage trench and pipework during installation. 
03Excavated stormwater trench prepared for drainage pipework. 
04New stormwater pipework installed through an outdoor trench. 
05Stormwater pit and pipework visible before backfill. 
06Drainage trench filled with gravel around the installed pipework. 
07Backfill stage after stormwater drainage pipework is placed. 
08Finished drainage pipework after access and repair work. 
09Excavation equipment used where drain access requires digging. 
10Small excavator used for outdoor drainage access work.
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