Lamb Drove. Demonstrating SuDS with permeable paving. Case study

Interpave, Precast Concrete Paving and Kerb Association, 2019
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Building Supplement

Abstract

Provides an update on the Lamb Drove SuDS monitoring project in Cambourne which completed in 2006. Discusses the SuDS design, the retrofit layout, use of concrete block permeable paving, and presents a designer's perspective. Examples of the effects of the passage of time on the permeable paving, SuDS and the control site are included. Provides monitoring report conclusions and a summary of findings.

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  • Roads
  • External paving
  • Hard shoulder, kerbs, verges
  • External works and landscaping
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities

Publisher History

Interpave, the Precast Concrete Paving and Kerb Association, are responsible for promoting and developing concrete block paving, paving flags and kerbs. They are a product association of British Precast (affiliated to the Mineral Products Association). Publications offer design guidance on paving from domestic uses to the most taxing heavy industrial applications.

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