Reinforced Concrete Stormwater Pipe

A Reinforced Concrete Stormwater Pipe is a reinforced concrete pipe designed to transport stormwater.

A large percentage of stormwater pipes greater than 225m in diameter are made from reinforced concrete.

Useful Life

The useful life of reinforced concrete stormwater pipes will vary considerably due to a range of environmental factors. A life of 100 years is typical for RC Stormwater Pipes in some areas.

The table below shows the useful life for reinforced concrete stormwater pipes adopted by a number of Councils. Please feel free to add your Councils information.

Council Adopted Life Albury City Council 100 years Brimbank City Council 80 years Bundaberg Regional Council 80 years Camden Council 80 years Campbelltown City Council 80 years Cessnock City Council 120 years Holroyd City Council 100 years Hume City Council 100 years Muswellbrook Shire Council 100 years Ryde City Council 120 years Shoalhaven City Council 80 years Tweed Shire Council 80 years Whittlesea City Council 100 years Wollondilly Shire Council 100 years

Related Pages

• CCTV Pipe Inspection
• Stormwater Pipe

External Links & References

1. Google Search
2. Standard Life Comparison Roads and Stormwater
3. Concrete Pipe Facts (Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia)