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Can Permeable Paving Help Reduce Surface Runoff?

Yes. Permeable paving can help reduce surface runoff by allowing rainwater to pass through gaps or porous material into a prepared base below. Instead of flowing immediately across a sealed surface and towards a drain, some water is temporarily stored in the paving layers, where it can soak into the ground or be directed to an appropriate drainage point. For Sydney properties, this can be useful during rainfall, particularly where roofs, driveways and other hard surfaces