Client:
City of Banyule
Location:
Montmorency, VIC
Product:
Porous Lane
Project:
Area: 70 sqm
Tyres Recycled: 210
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Overview
Challenge
Urban tree management is a balancing act—especially in high-traffic footpath areas. Traditional concrete and asphalt can’t accommodate root growth without cracking, while impermeable surfaces starve trees of essential stormwater. The City of Banyule needed a solution that protected both its mature trees and its footpaths, without sacrificing accessibility.
The Solution
Porous Lane was selected as the ideal material to meet these competing demands. Installed around an established tree in Montmorency, the 70m² surface featured a 40mm washed aggregate storage layer below Porous Lane’s high-performance permeable paving. This setup allows stormwater to filter through the surface and nourish the tree roots directly—reducing the risk of roots migrating toward and cracking nearby concrete.
In total, 210 waste tyres were diverted from landfill to create this sustainable, permeable footpath—a win for the environment, infrastructure, and urban greenery.
Outcome
The result is a crack-resistant, water-smart pavement that supports long-term tree health while keeping the footpath safe, stable, and accessible. By enabling natural irrigation and reducing sub-surface pressure from root growth, this installation showcases how Porous Lane can help councils manage green assets and hardscape in harmony.
What’s Beneath the Surface?
Permeable Surface Layer
Comprised of up to 60% recycled materials—including the equivalent of three waste tyres per square metre—this flexible pavement is mixed and laid directly on site.
Natural Soil Subgrade
The existing soil conditions help determine the depth of underlying aggregate layers and the rate of water exfiltration.
Note: This cross-section is indicative only and may be tailored to suit specific site requirements and design objectives.
