Company Information

Aus Pits are an experienced pre-cast

manufacturing Company, specialising in the

supply of custom designed products to all

facets of the construction industry, from

small subdivisions to major road

and infrastructure projects.

We provide a wide variety of custom products to suit a range of applications including, but not

limited to:

• Stormwater Drainage • Electrical, Communications and Data

• Trade Waste

• Wingwalls and Endwalls • Covers

The nature of the services and products that Aus Pits supplies to the industry places particular emphasis on experience, expertise, capability, professionalism and quality.

The versatility of our moulding system allows us to custom manufacture your product to suit on-site

levels, pipe sizes and any project requirements. Combined with the construction knowledge of our

experienced staff, this allows Aus Pits to provide you the exact product you require at the time you require it. All products manufactured by Aus Pits comply with Australian Standards, Vic Roads and

R.T.A (NSW) requirements and the Specifications of the Local Authorities under an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Aus Pits has a long history of servicing the Eastern seaboard, with 25 years’ experience in the Civil Construction Industry. Born from an earthmoving background and strong family involvement Aus Pits

now represents the achievements of the past, and presents the innovations for the future.

During the journey Aus Pits and its staff have been a leading Company in the development of the

Custom Pre-Cast Pit market which has now become a standard requirement in construction. The pathway to market acceptance has been hard fought over the years, with the change in construction

attitudes as one of the keys to the continuing success of Aus Pits. This attitude change was brought about by the development of Aus Pits as a partner Company to the many constructors in the

industry.

Aus Pits strong product and construction knowledge, exceptional customer service, quality products

and the determination to succeed has ensured that Aus Pits remain a strong market leader. Aus Pits have developed as a stable constant in the civil construction industry that provides their Clients with

the support to build their own success in projects in a tough industry. Companies with strong products and intellect do not stay stagnant and the requirement for Aus Pits

to continually expand into other States has been encouraged and supported by many of the major Constructors. Aus Pits understanding of operating between states and territories, the various standards, the hard fought approvals now in place and the large customer base, provide the Company with supply

capabilities to its Clients’ nationwide.

Geelong

Sydney

Murwillumbah

Stormwater Pits & Systems

Custom stormwater pits are manufactured

to suit individual requirements.

Pit depths are constructed to suit site levels

and pit cover requirements.

Penetrations for all drainage lines, including subsurface drainage where required,

are cast at the specified invert levels.

A large range of sizes to suit Vic Roads and Council standard drawings are available.

PIT INTERNAL LENGTH PIT INTERNAL WIDTH PRODUCT CODE

600 600 VP-66

900 600 VP-96

900 750 VP-97

900 900 VP-99

750 750 VP-7575

1000 750 VP-1075

1000 1000 VP-1000

1000 1500 VP-1015

1200 900 VP-1209

1200 1200 VP-1212

1500 900 VP-1509

1500 1200 VP-1512

1500 1500 VP-1515

1800 900 VP-1809

1800 1200 VP-1812

1800 1500 VP-1815

1800 1800 VP-1818

2100 600 VP-2106

2100 900 VP-2109

2100 2100 VP-2121

LARGER PIT SIZES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Where a larger pit is required, in order to suit large or

numerous pipes, the top of the pit can be reduced to

suit the standard pit opening required.

Aus Pits also manufacture pit structures to suit special

projects and construction requirements, including large

and complex structures.

Aus Pits have a construction team and manufacturing area that are dedicated to the

building of all larger structures, where the main objective is to meet the Clients specific

requirements and project timelines.

Vic Roads

Aus Pits have been a major supplier to Vic Roads projects since the early 1980’s.

During this time we have acquired many moulds and product lines to ensure that

we can meet the needs of all Vic Roads

projects no matter how large or small.

Aus Pits have experience with the supply and demand that can come with the building of

new freeways, lane expansion projects and major roadworks such as upgrades.

Some of the projects that Aus Pits have worked on over the journey are:

• M1 Upgrade Project

• Deer Park Bypass Project

• Geelong Ring Road Project

• Western Ring Road Project

Listed are the most popular Vic Roads pits and products that Aus Pits can supply to your

Project:

• Junction Pits & Covers to suit standards SD1121, 1131 etc.

• Side Entry Pits & Covers to suit standards SD1301, 1311, 1321 etc.

• Grated Pits to suit standards SD1431, SD1411, 1431, 1441

• Batter Outlets

• Flushout Risers

• Plus many more, including site specific products.

Aus Pits will manufacture pre-cast pits in accordance with the following criteria:

• To the relevant project specifications for pre-cast pits.

• To all relevant Australian Standards applicable to pre-cast pit manufacture which

includes AS3600.

• To structural computations developed by independent structural Engineers to meet

the requirements of the project. We are able to offer a range of products that comply

with the relevant loading requirements, typically Class D and AS5100, but we are

able to offer products capable of supporting loads up to Class G.

• Aus Pits Maintain strict factory controls under our own manufacturing Specification No.

7/92.

• Aus Pits comply with elements of ISO 9001 and maintain records of manufacture for

presentation when required.

• All pits will be CUSTOM MADE to suit each required position.

Fiba-Struct Technology®

Aus Pits has developed an exceptional new patented product in the field of custom

Pre-cast products Fiba-Struct Technology®

There are several sustainable advantages for your Company when utilising Fiba-Struct Technology®.

• Do you promote Green Energy Development?

• Do you require 100 year Design life?

• Do you require Vic Roads Approved Products?

Then Fiba-Struct Technology® is the product for you.

• Fiba-Struct Technology® Reduces your Carbon Footprint.

• Fiba-Struct Technology® Offers enhanced Durability.

• Fiba-Struct Technology® Is certified by a Registered Engineer.

• Fiba-Struct Technology® Is cost Effective compared to traditional methods.

• Fiba-Struct Technology® Complies with Australian Standards.

• Fiba-Struct Technology® Structures can be fully customised to suit your project

requirements and can be manufactured to a large range of sizes.

Aus Pits Offers a large range of sizes to suit Vic Roads and Local Council Authority standard

drawings as shown in the table below.

PIT INTERNAL LENGTH

PIT INTERNAL WIDTH

MAXIMUM INTERNAL DEPTH

PRODUCT CODE

600 600 2000 VP-FS-66

700 700 2000 VP-FS-77

900 600 2000 VP-FS-96

900 670 2000 VP-FS-967

900 750 2000 VP-FS-975

930 835 2000 VP-FS-98

900 900 2000 VP-FS-99

1050 1050 2000 VP-FS-1050

Electrical and Communication Pits

Aus Pits has extensive experience in the supply of all manner and sizes of

Electrical, Communications/Data pits

as well as Gas pits.

We are able to offer a number of penetration types and cast in products, to facilitate the

efficient installation of conduits, cabling, etc. including:

• Plain penetrations to allow conduits to be grouted into place

• Slip couplings

• Bell-mouth couplings

• Cast in Uni-strut and cantilevers

• Cable pulling eyes

• Puddle flanges for Gas pits

• Footings around base of pit

All our penetrations and cast in products are individually set in place, where the conduit

banks are shown on the project drawings. In addition to this, Aus Pits are able to cast a

number of penetration types into the same pits if required, such as slip couplings for

incoming conduits and bell mouth couplings for outgoing conduits.

Our electrical pits are provided with either plastic encapsulated steel step irons or, where

required, Galvanised mild steel extendable ladders. Aus Pits can also provide cover to suit

all applications.

Covers, Cast Iron, Galvanized, Grates & Frames

If you have a requirement for a cover Aus Pits can manufacture and supply it!

We offer a huge range of covers in a variety of materials such as concrete, ductile cast iron and mild steel galvanized.

Aus Pits carry an extensive range of covers and grates to suit Vic Roads and Melbourne Water requirements as well as a variety of Municipal Councils and Local Authorities.

Products are designed to AS3996 test requirements and suitable for pre-cast and insitu pit applications.

In addition to the standard range of covers, lintels, grates and associated products, Aus Pits have the ability to manufacture modified covers to suit your every application.

Whether it is a:

• Grated cover to be either encased in a concrete surround or supplied loose to suit your needs on site.

• Pipe grilles to suit all Water Authorities and Council Standards. • Cast Iron covers to be either encased in a concrete surround or supplied loose to

suit your needs on site. • Kerb and channel profiled lintels. • Multipart covers. • Concrete covers. • Converter slabs

Concrete cover with lintel Gatic M227ED (Double)

Various Council Covers Grated Entry cover

Cast Cover Encased

Grate & Frame Encased

Cast Cover Supply Only

Grate & Frame Supply Only

Concrete Cover

Chequer Plate Cover WSM2 Grate & Frame Supply Only

Pipe Grille

Multipart Cover Encased

Wingwalls & Endwalls

Our extensive range of Wingwall and Endwall products are manufactured to suit a

number of Vic Roads Standard Drawings

Aus Pits Standard Wingwalls and Endwalls can be built to suit all pipe and box culvert sizes

as well as multi-celled units. Aus Pits are also able to manufacture project specific

Wingwalls and Endwalls.

Wing Wall

Drivable End Wall

Trade Waste

Aus Pits offers a range of trade waste

products such as grease interceptor traps,

cooling pits and neutraliser pits in a large

range of sizes from 500L to 5000L.

As well as Trade Waste units Aus Pits also manufacture:

• Pump Wells • Grease Traps

• Interceptor Traps • Gross Pollution Tanks

• Trash Baskets • Trash Screen Pits • P.V.C. Lined Pits • Epoxy Lined Pits • Stainless Steel Pits • Sewer Pits

• Multi Celled Units • Flame Trap Pits

• Settling Pits • Baffles Plates • Silt Pits • Extendable Ladders

STANDARD INTERCEPTOR SIZES CAPACITY SIZE

(MM)

DEPTH TO

OUTLET (M)

STANDARD TOTAL

DEPTH (M)

500 LITRE 900 X 600 0.940 1.240

600 LITRE 900 X 600 1.125 1.425

1000 LITRE 1950 X 600 0.860 1.160

1100 LITRE 1950 X 600 0.945 1.245

1500 LITRE 1950 X 600 1.290 1.590

1600 LITRE 1950 X 600 1.370 1.670

2000 LITRE 1950 X 600 1.700 2.000

2000 LITRE 2100 X 900 1.060 1.360

BAFFLE INCLUDED / PIPE WORK BY OTHERS

OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE ON APPLICATION

Associated Products

Vic Pits manufacture a number of associated products to complete your project

requirements. Below are a few of the most common, for any additional items not

displayed or mentioned throughout this catalogue please contact Vic Pits to discuss

manufacturing capability.

Heavy Duty

Flushout Riser

Light Duty

Flushout Riser

Deep Dish

Property inlet

Manhole Support

Block

Permanent Survey Marker

(sold as a complete unit)

Cone Section (above left)

Surround Section (above center)

Vic Roads SM2 single Lintel (pictured) *available in SM2 double also

Aus Pits B2 Lintel

*Aus Pits also stock Vic

Roads B2 lintels

Batter Outlet Trash Basket

*Made to suit

application

Step iron

Brass Tag Catchment Pit Trench Unit

Project Management

Aus Pits believe Project Management

is the key area in delivering a successful

project to the Client.

Aus Pits provide a Project Advisor who has a proactive role in each Project. This role will be

critical to the smooth flow of supply of products and to ensure that project information is

controlled.

A Project Advisor will:

• Continually monitor the design plans/revisions direct with Project Designers.

• Continually monitor any design/construct issues that arise on site and have input

into alternative structures.

• Review, implement and maintain quality procedures to ensure compliance with the

contract Specifications.

• Be on site whenever required, depending on Project demands.

• Develop an information stream with Site Engineers, Managers, Supervisors and the

Project Designers.

• Develop individual ‘shop drawings’ directly from the Construction Drawings

provided, for the purpose of approval and manufacture.

• Co-ordinate production and supply requirements with our Production Managers and

set daily pouring schedules to suit your construction program

Delivery

Aus Pits provide all deliveries to site.

• Delivery is co-ordinated to the construction program.

• A Vic Pits Project Advisor will become the link between the transport and the Site

Foremen for all deliveries.

• Delivery will occur on flat tray trucks; in most cases a crane truck is dispatched.

• Delivery will be arranged to accommodate full loads, however Aus Pits recognise

that there is some times a requirement for an emergency delivery, in which case

arrangements can be made.

Refer to our website www.auspits.com.au for employee profiles.

LIFTING - SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE

ON LIFTING PITS

Situation: Where pits are to be lifted into the air for the purpose of transport, loading,

unloading and installation, including where pits have been placed together on a truck with

the Lifting Holes sitting flush together. This occurs when load space is to be maximised.

The following steps should apply.

1. Pins provided by Aus Pits are rated at 3.08 tonne SWL and are suitable for a lift

when only half the pin length is penetrating the Lifting Hole (see Photo 1 below).

2. An approved “spreader bar” (see Photo 2 below) should be used to provide a

direct lift on the Lifting Pins. If spreader is not used then no chains should develop

greater than a 60º (degree) angle as stated in the current “Dogman and Slinging

Guides”. This stops stress on the pit walls, but more importantly, allows the pits to be

easily handled and placed. Aus Pits Lifting Pins or designed equivalent should be used

only.

3. Where required, pins can be placed into the lift holes from the inside of the pit walls.

Ensure that the chains are fitted to the spreader bar to allow for a straight lift.

Where the pits have been placed on a truck with the Lifting Holes sitting flush

together, the following is to occur:

• The pins can be placed in the Lifting Holes partially to allow the pit to be lifted

approximately100mm above the tray of the truck.

• While this lift is in process the pit can be turned slowly to allow access ready

for the pins to be pushed completely through the Lift Hole penetration.

• The pit can then be placed slowly down on the tray of the truck.

• The lift pins can then be pushed through the wall of the pit to allow the full

length of the pin to protrude through the pit wall.

• The pit then can be lifted from the truck tray by the standard safety

procedures

Photo 1 – Lifting Hole Photo 2 – Spreader Bar

SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE ON INSTALLATION OF PITS

All Aus Pits should be installed in accordance with Aus Pit Specification 7/94 –

Installation of Pits (see over page)

Specification No. 7/94 Installation of Pits

1. Aus Pits pre-cast pits are custom manufactured in accordance with our own manufacturing

Specifications and are designed to be placed to the relevant levels particular to each pit.

All necessary preparation, care and measurements should be taken before installation.

2. Excavation should provide a clearance from all external faces of the pit, where possible of not

less than 400mm.

3. Bedding material and compaction should comply to Vic Roads Specifications, in particular

Section 701 and Section 705 or to the particular standard set down by the relevant Authority or

their Appointed Officer.

Special consideration should be given to particular situations where unusual ground conditions may apply. In these cases, the Project Engineer should be consulted for bedding material and

compaction requirements. General acceptance is an approved bedding material compacted to a thickness of not less than

80mm on an earth foundation or 150mm on a rock foundation.

When placing, leveling and compacting bedding material to the correct level, the invert level of

the pipe, the pipe wall thickness and the base thickness of the pit are to be taken into account.

4. Pits should only be lifted by Aus Pits lifting pins where lifting holes are used or approved lifting

clutches when proprietary type anchors are pre-cast into the pit walls or base.

Lifting holes or points marked “LIFT” are provided and pits should only be lifted by these points with approved lifting apparatus.

Lifting of pits shall be in accordance with Aus Pits Lifting Procedures.

5. Penetrations are custom cast into the pits walls and are provided to allow easy placement of pipes into the pit walls at the required invert levels.

Pipe installation into pits requires the following steps to be taken:

a) The pipe is to be placed into the relevant penetration in the pit wall and cut back to be finished flush with the internal wall of the pit.

b) The pipe should then be sealed in with an approved cement mix. It may be necessary to render around the pipe on the inside of the pit in order to achieve a quality flush finish

with the pit wall. In areas of harsh soil conditions, special grouting materials may be specified by the Works

Supervisor.

6. If required by the relevant Authority, internal benching should be placed. Internal benching

materials and dimensional requirements should be in accordance with the relevant Authority Specifications.

7. If a structure is manufactured in multiple segments due to size and/or depth, or when a cover slab is required to be placed onto the top of a pit structure, it is necessary to seal the segments

together to prevent water leakage and ingress. In these cases, the following steps should be undertaken:

a) An approved non-shrink grout or mastic type product should be used to seal the segments together.

b) The product used should be applied in accordance with the product manufacturer’s

requirements and should be applied to the pit segment that is already installed. Ensure that no gaps are left in the grout or mastic placement.

c) Place the second segment on top of the installed segment. The weight of the units will

ensure that a quality bond is achieved.

d) The segments should be left undisturbed until the period of curing is completed in accordance with the grout or mastic product manufacturer’s recommendations.

8. Backfill around the pits should be carried out to the Specifications set down by the relevant Authority. General acceptance is backfill material free from perishable material and lumps

placed in layers not exceeding 300mm and compacted to the requirements of the relevant authorities.