GEOSYNTHETICS SOUTH AFRICA

GeoPipe Slotted HDPE Drainage Pipes

Geosynthetics South Africa supplies and installs GeoPipe Slotted HDPE Drainage Pipes across South Africa and Southern Africa.

GeoPipe slotted HDPE pipes collect groundwater in subsoil drainage systems. We supply the pipe and fittings and install drainage runs with the required bedding, filter materials and outlets for roads, retaining structures and site infrastructure.

  • Slotted pipes for groundwater collection
  • A choice of drainage sizes and configurations
  • Pipe, filter and installation packages
GeoPipe slotted HDPE drainage pipe
HDPE Drainage Pipes from Geosynthetics Africa

What is GeoPipe™?

GeoPipe™ is a high-performance slotted HDPE subsoil drainage system, engineered for controlled water collection and long-term durability in civil, road, and infrastructure applications.

Key engineered features include:

  • Corrugated outer wall engineered for high ring stiffness and crush resistance under backfill and traffic loads

  • Smooth inner bore to maximise hydraulic efficiency and maintain consistent flow capacity

  • Precision-formed slots designed for optimal water entry while minimising soil ingress and clogging

GeoPipe™ is specified for subsoil drainage applications demanding long service life, consistent infiltration performance, and practical on-site handling in challenging ground conditions.


Technical note

Note: Our Slotted HDPE drainage pipes are typically used for subsoil, liner underdrain, and secondary drainage applications. Primary leachate collection headers are generally specified as solid-wall or fully perforated pipes, depending on hydraulic and regulatory requirements.

Optional Add-ons

  • Geotextile-Socked Versions - For silt-heavy environments

  • Joiners & Inspection Ports - For system integration

  • Gravel Filter Bedding Design Support - On request


Supplying Across Africa - Without Compromise

GeoPipe™ is supplied and supported across Africa through established logistics corridors and regional delivery capability:

  • Southern Africa - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia

  • East Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda

  • West Africa - Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire

  • Central Africa - DRC, Angola, Congo-Brazzaville

We support projects with reliable lead times, region-specific logistics planning, and on-the-ground execution, ensuring GeoPipe™ systems are delivered where and when infrastructure demands them.

Engineer’s Specification Note

GeoPipe™ slotted HDPE corrugated drainage pipes are specified for subsoil and backdrain applications requiring long service life, structural reliability, and controlled infiltration in civil and infrastructure works.


Engineered as a Complete Drainage System

GeoPipe™ integrates with geotextile filters, drainage aggregates, and liner systems to deliver reliable long-term subsurface drainage - not just water conveyance.


Available Sizes & Configurations

Product TypeAvailable DiametersLength Options
Rigid HDPE Slotted Pipe

DN75, DN110, DN160

6m straight lengths
Flexible HDPE Slotted CoilsDN75, DN110, DN16025m coils, 50m coils
 

✔ Manufactured to international standards
✔ Couplers and fittings available
✔ Compatible with Geotextile sock wraps (on request)


GeoPipe™ HDPE Corrugated Drainage Pipes - Key Specifications

PropertyDN110DN160
Nominal Diameter110 mm160 mm
Inner Diameter92-95 mm138-140 mm
Outer Diameter110-111 mm160-161 mm
ConstructionDouble-wall corrugatedDouble-wall corrugated
MaterialHDPEHDPE
Pipe Length6 m straight / 50 m coil6 m straight / 25 m coil
Minimum Bending Radius (coil)350 mm450 mm
Compression Resistance≥ 450 N (Normal Duty)≥ 450 N (Normal Duty)
Impact ResistancePass (SANS 61386-24)Pass (SANS 61386-24)
Chemical ResistancePass (ISO/TR 10358)Pass (ISO/TR 10358)
Typical ConfigurationSlotted / Perforated / UnslottedSlotted / Perforated / Unslotted
Standards ComplianceSANS 61386-24SANS 61386-24

 

Applications

  • Subsoil drainage for roads, highways & pavements
    (edge drains, formation drainage, pavement life extension)

  • Retaining wall and MSE backdrain systems
    (hydrostatic pressure relief behind reinforced soil structures)

  • Landfill subgrade and liner drainage layers
    (collection of infiltrating groundwater and leakage control beneath liner systems - not primary leachate headers)

  • Landfill leachate drainage blankets (secondary drainage)
    (used within drainage layers in combination with aggregates and geotextiles)

  • Mining tailings storage facilities (TSFs) - foundation & underdrain systems
    (pore pressure relief, seepage control, and foundation drainage where slotted pipes are specified)

  • Mining platforms and industrial hardstands
    (groundwater interception below working surfaces)

  • Agricultural and farmland drainage systems
    (field drainage and water table control)

  • Golf courses, sports fields & landscaped areas
    (rapid subsurface drainage and surface performance protection)

  • Foundations, basements & substructure drainage
    (perimeter drains and groundwater interception)


Why choose GeoPipe Slotted HDPE Drainage Pipes?

  • Slotted pipes for groundwater collection
  • A choice of drainage sizes and configurations
  • Pipe, filter and installation packages

Why buy from Geosynthetics South Africa?

We supply GeoPipe Slotted HDPE Drainage Pipes, deliver it to your site and carry out the installation works your project requires. You deal with our team for materials, installation planning and the quality records needed at handover.

Group IAGI Installer Member: Geosynthetics Africa holds the membership, and Geosynthetics South Africa follows the group's installation and QA/QC procedures., with specialist geomembrane installation capability alongside our wider geosynthetic installation services. Our Johannesburg and Cape Town teams serve South Africa and Southern Africa. We arrange wider continental project supply through the Geosynthetics Africa Group.

Tell us what you are building, the quantities and where the material needs to go. We will put together a quotation for the product, delivery and installation services you need.

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Design and procurement inputs

Confirm outside and inside diameter, slot geometry, ring stiffness, burial loading, bedding, filter compatibility and outlet arrangement. Slotted pipe collects water; solid pipe conveys it.

Provide the product grade or performance specification, drawings or BOQ, quantities, site location and required date. We will define supply, delivery and any agreed installation and QA/QC responsibilities in the quotation.

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Installation and QA/QC

Verify product identity, dimensional and relevant mechanical or hydraulic data, connections, filters and damage checks before covering.

Use the current supplied-product procedure and the approved project inspection plan. Define responsibilities and acceptance criteria before installation.

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Choose the right specification

Select a complete drainage route from collection through the material to a suitable outlet.

  • Confirm whether the duty is drainage, leak detection, cable protection or structured-wall conveyance.
  • Specify dimensions, loading, flow conditions, interfaces and the exact filter arrangement where needed.
  • Coordinate connections, outlets, access and long-term performance for the actual application.

Define the quality records

Verify product identity, dimensional and relevant mechanical or hydraulic data, connections, filters and damage checks before covering.

For a useful quotation: send the grade or performance specification, quantity, location, required date and scope. Availability, delivery and installation responsibilities are confirmed in the quotation.

Why Geosynthetics South Africa

One enquiry coordinates the specified product, technical submission, delivery and any agreed installation and QA/QC scope. We define quantities, programme, responsibilities and handover requirements against your project.

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Slotted HDPE drainage pipe

Collect groundwater for subsoil drainage

GeoPipe™ HDPE drainage systems are engineered, specified, and supplied for civil, landfill, mining, and road infrastructure where long-term performance and execution certainty matter.

If drainage integrity is critical to the asset,
you’re in the right place.

Global brands

GSE geomembranes, MIRAFI geotextiles, Tensar geogrids and Eurobent GCLs, supported by grade-specific technical documentation.

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Product supply, site delivery, fabrication and specialist installation coordinated to the project specification and programme.

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GSE, MIRAFI, MIRAGRID and GEOTUBE are trademarks of Solmax. Tensar, TriAx and InterAx are trademarks of Tensar International Corporation. Eurobent is a trademark of Eurobent Sp. z o.o. FlowTex, PolyTape and SoilLock are trademarks of Geosynthetics Africa (Pty) Ltd. Other marks belong to their owners.