Is this manhole cover yours or is it owned by the local utility authority?
If it's yours and in a traffic area - I would go with caxst iron - no doubt.
If this owned by the city or local utility company, you may just get what
you get.

Jim

"Don Phillips" wrote in message
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I need a new manhole cover in my drive. Should I insist on an iron or
aluminium surround and cover which I had expected or is a plastic
surround just as robust and long lasting?
--
Don