6.0 Construction Specifications
This section describes the Melbourne Water requirements for the construction of drains and associated structures under conditions of Agreement between Melbourne Water and the owners of the land, it includes:
- 6.1 Definitions
- 6.2 Relevant Australian Standards
- 6.3 Service of Notices
- 6.4 Protection of People, Property, Environment
- 6.5 Materials
- 6.6 Excavation
- 6.7 Installation of Pipelines
- 6.8 Backfilling the Excavation
- 6.9 Backfill Placement
- 6.10 Manholes, Concrete Inlet & Outlet Structures
- 6.11 Testing of Pipelines
- 6.12 Weed control
It should be noted that this document only communicates information where Melbourne Water's standards differ from the published Australian Standards.
The Contractor must keep a copy of relevant Australian Standards, specifications, and drawings on site at all times. This Specification must be read in conjunction with General Conditions of Contract AS 2124-1992.
