Concrete pipeline systems have been the backbone of our drainage and sewerage network since the early 1860s. For well over 140 years they have offered a number of advantages, including speed of installation, inherent strength and durability.

Concrete pipes have a specified and proven service life of over 100 years, so keeping maintenance and asset replacement costs to a minimum.

Concrete pipeline products address these needs and have evolved to meet new challenges. This booklet explains the 20 main reasons why the legacy we leave for our children and grandchildren, as well as for our own sake today, is best met with concrete.

1. Cost & affordability
2. Rapid production & installation
3. Resistance to damage, abrasion & corrosion
4. Inherent strength
5. High, consistent standards & specifications
6. Resistance to jetting
7. Resistance to sulphate attack
8. Stability
9. Sustainability
10. Design flexibility
11. Customisation & adaptability in use
12. A track record of long service life
13. Water tightness & joint integrity
14. Inertness
15. Hydraulic efficiency
16. High health & safety standards
17. Resistance to high temperatures/fire
18. Innovative solutions
19. Off-site manufacture
20. Responsiveness to flooding requirements