Using its Porous Lane, Watermart installed 150 permeable pavements around tree roots in Sydney
The City of Sydney is replacing cracked tree surrounds with Watersmart 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.
The project included more than 1,050 recycled waste tyres on more than 150 tree pits, covering 350m², and will cover even more surfaces in the future. The goal is to upgrade existing tree surrounds with a product that provides resilience to root growth and surface cracking, while allowing a high rate of infiltration to support urban greening. Another important goal of the project is to reuse waste tyres in a practical and sustainable way.
