Reference Specifications for Civil Engineering Work 2001

6.UTILITY service installation

6.1General

New Developments

Locate services within the designated corridors to comply with the relevant Standard Drawings BSD-1013 and BSD-1014 or BSD-1015 and BSD-1016 where applicable. Provide minimum cover to service as specified in Table 5.1 or as required by the service owner, whichever is greater.

Existing Developed Areas

Use the horizontal alignment assigned to that service type at the time that the area was originally developed. Consult with Council to confirm the alignment for that particular service.

When upgrading or replacing existing services, reuse the existing alignment and remove old conduits and equipment where practical.

The preferred alignment for sServices installed across existing pavements isare to be perpendicular (90^o) to the kerb or shoulder. Services installed along existing pavements are to be parallel to the centreline and are not to be installed directly beneath the normal ‘wheel paths’ of road users. Manhole(s), valve(s) or other surface mounted structures are not to be installed directly beneath the normal ‘wheel paths’ of road users.