Reference Documents - MCU23 0070

6. Site drainage and sloping sites
Design for site conditions, location of
retaining walls, paths, swimming pools,
future structures or proposed extensions
etc. should all be considered when
preparing the site for correct surface
water flow.
If the ground slopes towards the house,
paths with spoon drains should be
provided.
It is also important to place drains uphill
of the footings so as to direct water
around the house and away from the
footings. A stormwater and roof water         Seek advice from an engineer
drainage management plan should be
                                              1. To ascertain surface falls which
considered and take into account water
                                                  allow for the specific potential
flowing from adjoining properties.
                                                 soil movement of the site without
                                                 loss of free drainage
                                              2. To provide correct mechanical
                                                  connection of perimeter paths
                                                  of footings



  RECOMMENDED DRAINAGE AND
  MAINTENANCE ADJACENT TO DWELLING