Civil Engineer in Canterbury

Frequently Asked

Civil Engineer questions, answered for Canterbury

Does Canterbury need a Sydney Water Section 73 certificate?

If your Canterbury project involves more than one new dwelling or any change to drainage / sewer / water connections, yes, a Section 73 Compliance Certificate is required before Construction Certificate. ACSES Engineers prepares the engineering documentation Sydney Water reviews as part of the Section 73 process, plus the Specialist Engineering Assessment where assets are within 1 metre of construction.

What civil engineering scope is typical for a Canterbury development?

Civil scope on a Canterbury project usually covers stormwater management with on-site detention to council and Sydney Water requirements, erosion and sediment control plans, earthworks and site grading, drainage and connections, and authority compliance with the relevant council (Canterbury-Bankstown Council) and TfNSW where road access is involved. ACSES civil engineers integrate this scope with structural and geotechnical from day one.

Does ACSES Engineers work on projects in Canterbury?

Yes, ACSES has delivered projects in Canterbury and surrounding suburbs. Canterbury sits on the rail corridor with Sydney Metro Southwest uplift driving mixed-use mid-rise pipeline along Canterbury Road.

What are typical ground conditions in Canterbury?

Wianamatta Shale residual clay across most of the area, alluvium near Cooks River. Sydney Metro Southwest works drive vibration and settlement assessment scope on adjacent towers.