Access Covers
Access covers are robust pit cover solutions for stormwater, electrical and communications applications, and are widely used across civil and infrastructure construction. There are several types of access covers with varying characteristics, such as concrete covers used in footpaths and driveways, stormwater pit covers in garden beds and heavy-duty ductile iron pit covers designated for major roads and motorways.
To ensure safe installation and long-lasting product durability, contractors should always opt for compliant, load-rated access covers that are purpose-built for each specific application.
SVC Civil supplies a broad range of access cover types to suit various requirements, whether it’s general residential construction, local council drainage, or major works and infrastructure. Our pit covers are manufactured in compliance with the regulations of local government as well as VicRoads/DTP. Various material types are available, each offering different product benefits.
Our Access Cover Products
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Access Covers: Pit, Stormwater, Concrete & More
For high quality access covers in Australia, look no further than SVC’s pit cover range, which includes traditional precast concrete covers, lightweight polymeric covers and heavy-duty ductile iron covers. Many sizes are available to accommodate most stormwater pit applications.
Precast concrete covers have historically been the material of choice for Australian access covers, used to cover stormwater pits in local council drainage systems. As one of Australia’s oldest precast manufacturers, SVC offers a diverse range of robust, high-strength concrete access covers, frames and inserts to suit most Victorian council requirements.
SVC’s lightweight GridLite Evo covers are designed for easy handling and maintenance, available to suit standard stormwater pits. Our Evo covers are load-rated to Class B as per AS 3996:2019 – they offer a convenient alternative to heavier cast iron covers, and are lockable to prevent unauthorised access.
Ductile iron access covers are available from SVC in multiple sizes, designed to be infilled with concrete, which results in air-tight installation. SVC supplies ductile iron covers in raw or concrete-encased options, load-rated to Class B, Class D or Class E as per AS 3996:2019. Options for VicRoads/DTP-approved covers are also available, to suit stormwater, electrical or communications pits.
Why Choose SVC For Your Access Covers Needs
Operating since 1948, SVC is an ISO-certified supplier of access covers Australia wide. Our team has specialist expertise in access covers manufacturing, combined with in-depth civil industry knowledge amassed from decades of experience. Customers can safely rely on our excellent product quality and dedicated customer service.
All SVC access covers are made in accordance with the relevant industry standards and quality tested to achieve compliance with all regulations. Our products are manufactured under the strict controls of a factory environment, ensuring products satisfy all requirements for performance, longevity and sustainability.
Download Our Pit Cover Datasheets
SVC’s pit cover datasheets provide comprehensive material specifications and technical data about our diverse range of access covers. They include product diagrams and photos to assist you on your product selection journey.
By downloading these free resources, you will be able to determine what type of access cover – whether it’s a precast concrete pit lid, lightweight SMC cover or a cast iron gatic cover – will be best suited for your specific project application.
Custom Access Cover Solutions
For unique project requirements, SVC’s local team of manufacturing experts can produce custom access covers tailor-made for the specific application. We excel in the fabrication of bespoke multi-part covers for large-format pits, which are often used to house electrical and data cabling on large infrastructure projects.
By opting for a custom-made prefabricated solution, customers unlock significant time savings by eliminating the need for building complicated formwork and pouring concrete onsite. An added benefit of receiving product deliveries only when the site is ready for installation is that large products do not need to be stored on the construction site, taking up precious space.
To speak to an SVC representative regarding custom access covers, send a request to our friendly SVC Civil team today via the button below.
