Using permeable pavements to reduce the environmental impacts of urbanisation

Oriana Sanicola; Terry Lucke; J Devine

doi:10.21660/2018.41.Key3

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Using permeable pavements to reduce the environmental impacts of urbanisation

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Using permeable pavements to reduce the environmental impacts of urbanisation

Oriana Sanicola, Terry Lucke and J Devine

International Journal of GEOMATE, Vol.14(41), pp.159-166

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21660/2018.41.Key3

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Abstract

low impact development

permeable pavements

stormwater pollution

urban runoff

Permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICPs) are being increasingly utilised in urban developments globally to promote stormwater infiltration, reduce catchment runoff volumes and to improve the quality of downstream receiving waters. Increased interest in permeable pavements from planners, designers and stormwater managers has led to an increase in permeable pavement research to try to address some of the common misconceptions and to investigate new research areas. This paper summarises the results of an international literature review that was undertaken to identify and examine the current state of permeable pavement research worldwide. The study found that the stormwater management and environmental benefits of permeable pavements are irrefutable and they clearly reflect the principals of low impact development. However, there are also misconceptions and barriers to their more widespread implementation which need to be addressed to ensure their future as an effective LID solution. More targeted research is required to address some of the outstanding issues with permeable pavements. © 2018, Int. J. of GEOMATE.

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Title: Using permeable pavements to reduce the environmental impacts of urbanisation
Authors: Oriana Sanicola (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Terry Lucke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
J Devine (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
Publication details: International Journal of GEOMATE, Vol.14(41), pp.159-166
Publisher: GEOMATE International Society
Date published: 2018
DOI: 10.21660/2018.41.Key3
ISSN: 2186-2982
Copyright note: Copyright © 2018 Int. J. of GEOMATE. All rights reserved, including the making of copies unless permission is obtained from the copyright proprietors. Reproduced here with permission.
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451233802621
Output Type: Journal article