Acid sulfate soils area

[Holmes2012]

Is this overlay a big concern on already constructed dwellings? Understand there may be certain requirements if constructing on land that has this constraints. But do you guys consider ACID SULFATE SOILS AREA as a huge negative?

 

[Propertunity]

...But do you guys consider ACID SULFATE SOILS AREA as a huge negative?

No, not really. Stacks of coastal areas have this declaration.

 

[Ideo]

No, not really. Stacks of coastal areas have this declaration.

+1

I'd say around 75% of DAs I lodge in Wyong and Lake Mac have Acid Sulphate Soils (the acronym got censored, giggle)

 

[Holmes2012]

No, not really. Stacks of coastal areas have this declaration.

Thanks. why is it noted on pdonline then if not a material concern? I am not fussed about it but would want to avoid buyers negotiating on that basis if i were to sell it.

 

[Propertunity]

.... but would want to avoid buyers negotiating on that basis if i were to sell it.

I've never had anyone want to negotiate on that basis. You are probably un-necessarily concerned.

 

[Scott No Mates]

It will only cause you an issue if you have to excavate and dispose of more than 120 m3.

 

[JenJen]

Hi Holmes2012

As stated by others, it's a pretty common overlay, and not a big deal.

Implications of Acid Sulfate Soils overlay are:

• What Scott said - i.e. if you want to excavate to put in a pool for example, the process has to be managed a certain way (wetting down I think)
• Irrigation systems tend to have a shorter life-span of around 7 years, which could be costly for those who are replacing them
• More difficult for plants to grow and to establish a garden in these soils

Cheers

Jen

 

[The Y-man]

Dig it up and sell it to us

I imagine it would be very good for growing camelias, rhododendrons and azaleas.

The Y-man