Custom Cabling Pits

CUSTOM PRECAST CABLING PITS FOR CRITICAL UNDERGROUND CABLE NETWORKS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

SVC offers bespoke concrete cable pits which provide secure housing for vital electrical and communications infrastructure. They are the definitive solution for complex civil and rail projects where standard-sized products are unsuitable, playing a crucial role in the organisation of underground cable networks. When designing new infrastructure for large scale underground cable network pits, standard components often fall short due to sizing requirements. Our custom precast cabling pits provide the exact dimensional accuracy and robust asset protection required by network owners and contractors across Australia.

SOLID WALL CONSTRUCTION FOR INCREASED STRENGTH

Unlike stormwater pits that have thinner pit wall knockout sections for pipe penetrations, cabling pits are constructed with solid walls at full thickness, providing increased strength and protection. While SVC manufactures high-quality concrete pits, solid wall precast concrete pits, and standard concrete knockout pits and risers for typical civil drainage installations, complex utility corridors require high-performance, tailored alternatives. Opting for dedicated custom electrical pits ensures uncompromised structural integrity.

PRE-CORED CONDUIT ACCESS

Cable pits can be supplied with pre-cored holes and bell mouths to support cabling conduits, allowing ease of installation on-site. This advanced capability allows us to supply custom concrete pits with pre-cored holes and bell mouths configured exactly to your electrical schematics. When installed with complementary multi-part covers made from high-strength ductile iron and precast concrete, SVC’s custom cabling pits provide an efficient solution that protects underground cable networks from ground pressure, traffic loads, and water ingress.

AUSTRALIAN-MADE QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST

Built in Australia from high-strength, steel-reinforced precast concrete, our custom electrical pits guarantee maximum durability and long-term protection for critical cable networks. By manufacturing each pit and cover to meet precise project specifications, we eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming on-site adjustments, resulting in significant time and labour savings on project sites. Backed by our 75+ years of industry experience and comprehensive ISO 9001 quality control procedures, these bespoke concrete cable pits provide reliable, long-term security for critical public and private infrastructure.

Features & Benefits

Robust construction: Made from high-quality, locally sourced materials, ensuring long-lasting performance

Fit-for-purpose design: All custom cabling pits undergo a client shop drawing approval process to ensure all criteria are satisfactorily met before production

Easy cable connection: We offer the option of custom concrete pits with pre-cored holes and bell mouths for ease of installation (additional fees apply)

Full product package: SVC Civil can also provide custom multi-part access covers, ensuring a complete pit and cover combination

Integrated maintenance access: For deeper configurations, pits can be pre-fitted with compliant step irons during production to eliminate the need for dangerous on-site retrofitting.

Material Specifications

  • Made from high-strength precast concrete, minimum 40MPa
  • Reinforced with steel reo and recycled plastic fibres
  • Design life: 50 years
  • Application optimisation: Engineered strictly for dry utilities and data transmission compliance, separating them from single-purpose industrial solutions like trade waste pits

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Relevant Applications

Road Infrastructure

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Operating since 1948, SVC Products is a well-respected local manufacturer and supplier of high quality products to the civil construction industry. Contact our friendly team to discuss your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you pre-install hole penetrations and internal fitments?

Yes. To accelerate civil installation timelines and reduce on-site manual handling risks, we can cast in specialised internal fitments. This includes delivering custom concrete pits with pre-cored holes and bell mouths.

What load class ratings can your custom cabling pits achieve?

Our bespoke concrete cable pits can be engineered to meet a wide range of operational load profiles. We supply pits and multi-part access covers ranging from Class B for lighter applications up to Class G and 300LA specifications — providing maximum structural capacity for heavy industrial, airport, and railway trackside environments.

Note: It is the responsibility of the project designer or engineer to specify the correct class based on anticipated traffic, wheel loads, and pit placement.

Do you provide the access covers to fit custom or irregular pit shapes?

Yes, we provide a complete product solution that includes a cabling pit and a compatible cover. Typically, cabling pits use concrete-encased ductile iron covers in Load Class B or D, which allows airtight protection.

For large-format cabling pits or irregular custom-made footprints, SVC can construct a multi-part cover in the required load class to ensure a fully integrated, safe, and compliant installation.

What information is required to get a quote for a custom cabling pit?

Please provide engineering drawings with internal dimensions, wall thickness, and the precise size, number, and location of all required conduit entries. Remember to specify the required access cover load class.

Can your custom cabling pits be manufactured to specific rail authority standards?

Yes. SVC has extensive experience manufacturing rail authority-compliant cable pits applicable for use in major transport infrastructure projects across Australia.

We manufacture precast cabling pits for rail infrastructure projects to the exact engineering standards required by rail operators, including 300LA-compliant custom electrical pits Australia-wide. Please consult your SVC representative to discuss your unique project needs.

What equipment is required for lifting this product?

It is crucial that all products are lifted using the appropriate lifting tools and techniques to ensure safe transportation and handling. Due to the sheer weight of precast concrete products, any product failure or improper lifting equipment poses a high risk to people nearby.

SVC incorporates steel lifting anchors into our precast concrete products, which are compatible with either 1.3T, 2.5T or 5.0 lifting clutches (depending on product weight). Lifting clutches must be connected to the appropriately load-rated lifting chains. All clutches are available to purchase from SVC.

Note: Some SVC pit products may still include lifting holes, which are compatible with 1.0T lifting hooks. Customers must not use these holes to thread chains through for lifting; this is an incorrect technique and is very dangerous, as it greatly increases the risk of pit wall breakage due to the stress from the chain.

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