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Porous Lane Case Study: City of Sydney
In the heart of Sydney, more than 150 tree surrounds have already been upgraded with Porous Lane permeable pavement, covering over 350m² and recycling 1,050+ tyres to date. The City of Sydney is replacing cracked concrete surrounds with a solution that is both resilient to root movement and designed to support healthier urban trees through high infiltration.
Porous Lane Case Study: Tuggeranong Foreshore, ACT
A 156 m² Porous Lane footpath at Tuggeranong Foreshore is helping trees thrive by recycling 468 tyres into a flexible, permeable pavement that delivers water to the roots while resisting cracks from root growth.
Porous Lane Case Study: City of Banyule
High performance permeable pavement | The installation of Porous Lane for a permeable tree surround in the City of Banyule to accomodate root growth.
Aquacomb Case Study: Salvation Army, Flat Bush
Discover how Watersmart used the Aquacomb underground stormwater detention system in The Salvation Army’s Flat Bush housing development. Over 300 tanks were installed to manage runoff while saving space—ideal for compact, high-density sites.
Porous Lane Case Study: City of Melbourne
High performance permeable pavement | The installation of Porous Lane for a permeable bike path in the City of Melbourne to prevent water pooling.
Porous Lane Case Study: City of Adelaide
High performance permeable pavement | The installation of Porous Lane for a section of permeable path suitable for both golf cart and pedestrian use.
FloodFree Case Study: Innovative City Solutions for Flood Protection in Perth
Perth faces rising flood risks from heavy rain and sea levels. FloodFree by AWMA offers fast and sustainable protection that is changing how cities defend themselves.
Porous Lane Case Study: City of Boroondara
High performance permeable pavement | The installation of Porous Lane for a section of permeable path suitable for both golf cart and pedestrian use.
Porous Lane Case Study: Cliffton Hill
High performance permeable pavement | The installation of Porous Lane on three pairs of parking bays and tree surrounds, providing stormwater harvesting and irrigation to nearby trees.
Aquacomb Case Study: Takanini
At 10 Tironui Station Road, Simken Construction needed an effective rainwater detention solution to manage runoff while meeting structural requirements. WaterSmart proposed the Aquacomb system, known for its adaptability and ability to integrate with existing designs.
Aquacomb Case Study: Glen Eden
Discover how Watersmart provided smart water management solutions for Orient Construction, improving efficiency and water sustainability.
Aquacomb Case Study: Pakuranga Road
The development of a SMAF zone in Pakuranga required a stormwater detention and retention system. It was a challenging site, but our solution ticked all the boxes.
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