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Soakwells

Soakwells are used to disperse the rainwater collected from gutters and downpipes from roofed and paved areas within the properties boundaries. Householders have an obligation under Western Australian local authority requirements to confine water run off within the property boundaries.

Plumbcrete makes soakwells in four sizes. The size of the soakwells required will vary according to area of roof being drained, the soil type and local council requirements.

For typical Perth sandy soils and normal rainfall conditions the following formulae can be used to determine the soakwell capacities required: Impervious Area (m2) x 0.0125m = Capacity required m3.

The Plumbcrete well sizes are

	Size 1	Size 2	Size 3	Size 4
1. Diameter	600mm	900mm (internal 800mm)	900mm (internal 800mm)	1200mm
2. Height	600mm	600mm	900mm	1200mm
3. Weight	135kg	250kg	360kg	730kg
4. Capacity	180 ltrs	320 ltrs	495 ltrs	1300 ltrs
5. Approx surface area drained (1)	14 m2	26 m2	40 m2	110 m2

(1) These areas are a guide only and it will depend on soil type, level of groundwater table or other factors. You should check with your local shire authority as to your blocks and house’s requirements.

Each well size comes with either a standard lid or Traffic Lid. Covers with grates are also available see Access Covers.

Delivery Service

Plumbcrete is able to offer direct delivery of concrete products in the Perth Metropolitan area. An additional fee will apply. The cost will depend on whether a Hiab service is required to unload the delivery.

Customers should allow two or three days notice in order to ensure timely delivery of products.

Disclaimer: This information is provided in good faith and Plumbcrete accepts no responsibility for how this information is used. Householders are urged to seek appropriate advice from their local authority.