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Sewer vent shafts are often ‘hidden’ in plain sight. And while some see their inconspicuousness as an advantage, there’s another unseen aspect that’s not so favourable. With thousands of vent shafts around the country potentially close to – or well past – their use by date, these are the veiled risks you need to be aware of.

SVSR is a second-generation family business – that thrives on family values. So our team is incredibly important to us. We’ve recently invested in innovative team building for the whole company, and it’s been a great thing for our team … and our customers.

SVSR is the leader in innovative and efficient sewer vent shaft design, fabrication and installation. And one way we stay at the forefront is by regular attendance at national conferences. Here’s what we discovered this year at Ozwater, the Australian Water Association’s long-standing annual event.

After decades without substantial developments, the wastewater industry is changing – and SVSR is at the helm. We’re focusing on sustainability and innovation in sewer vent shaft design, fabrication and installation.

SVSR is committed to innovation and sustainability – and we know that bright young minds make a difference. So we’re proud to be a part of the UNSW Maker Games and thrilled that our students have prototyped a potentially life-changing device.

Sewer vent shafts are hidden amongst us. We walk past them daily with barely a glance… and we have tens of thousands across the country. More surprising is that some of them are among our most distinctive landmarks.