Porous Lane Case Study: City of Sydney
Pictured above is Permeable pavement installation around tree roots in Sydney. This is one of 150 installions.
Overview
The City of Sydney is progressively replacing cracked tree surrounds with Porous Lane permeable pavement. This sustainable solution provides resilience against tree root movement while maintaining a clean, safe, and durable surface. With a high rate of water infiltration, Porous Lane supports healthier urban trees and reduces stormwater runoff.
Details
Client City of Sydney
Location Sydney CBD
Size More than 150 tree pits, covering 350m²+ (and ongoing)
Waste tyres recycled 1,050+ and counting
Goals
To upgrade existing tree surrounds with a product that:
Is resilient to root growth and surface cracking
Allows a high rate of infiltration to support urban greening
Reuses waste tyres in a practical, sustainable way
