How to concrete or pave over stormwater pipe?

[approachmhn]

Hi,

I am planning to lay concrete or brick pavers between my driveway and fence in front yard to extend my driveway.

the issue is there is a storm water pipe  50-60 cm below exactly between the sandy area.

if I pave that area, will parking car or any vehicle will affect storm water pipe?

please suggest

thanks

 

[approachmhn]

Thank you @Dave-1 .

that’s a good suggestion.

with a raised bed and hardy shrubs, the roots won’t go down deep as well.

This area is 19 m long. 
I haven’t seen that long garden bed 😄 but I believe with variety of shrubs, it will  look better.

[EricL]

Hello @approachmhn 

I was thinking about Dave-1's suggestion and even if you did a single sleeper level it would be enough to let people know that you're not suppose to park there.

Eric

[approachmhn]

Thanks @EricL .

this is the best and easy suggestion.

[approachmhn]

Hi @EricL @Dave-1 

I already got nearly 0.75 to 1m cube river pebbles leftover from agi drain project. 

just thinking if I can plant some succulents and use these pebbles to cover the ground with weed mat under.

is this good idea?

are succulents invasive I.e deep rooted.
Thanks.

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @approachmhn 

Yes that would work and succulents generally have shallow roots. The length you mentioned before is 19m but think its meant to be 1.9m That would be fine for the pebbles at around 50mm depth (the thicker the pebble mulch the less weeds) Generally I would think succulents are not an invasive weed but it may be an idea to check at the nusery to see if they are for your area.

Dave

[approachmhn]

Thanks @Dave-1 .

sure. I will check at my local bunnings and see which ones suit.

I promise it is 19m  😄

[MitchellMc · Accepted solution]

Hi @approachmhn,

As @Dave-1 mentioned, most succulents are non-invasive, though some larger varieties can have reasonably extensive roots.

Mitchell