Sewer Maintenance Hole
A 'Sewer Maintenance Hole' is a Sewer Access Point with a removable cover which allows human and machine access to a (typically buried) Sewer.
WSAA use the term in preference to the older and perhaps politically incorrect "Sewer Manhole.
Useful Life
The useful life of a sewer maintenance hole will vary considerably due to a range of environmental factors. A life of 50-100 years is typical in some areas.
The table below shows the useful life for sewer maintenance holes adopted by a number of Councils. Please feel free to add your Councils information.
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