Published on Wednesday, 3 January 2024 at 1:32:30 PM

The City of Vincent is expanding its trial of permeable paving around trees in the medians of Scarborough Beach Road between The Boulevarde and Oxford Street, Mt Hawthorn.

This project is part of the Vincent Greening Plan and follows the recent installation of permeable paving around tree wells on the verges of Scarborough Beach Road.

Benefits of permeable paving

Permeable paving enhances the health of trees by allowing water to flow easily and directly to the roots. Its porous surface lets more air through to the soil and reduces stormwater runoff.  

The approach contributes to safer and  cleaner streets with a low maintenance and durable surface that eliminates the risk of loose gravel or woodchips on paths. It also contributes to a more visually appealing streetscape.

The City is trialing the use of permeable paving at this stage and will monitor its effectiveness in the following months.

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Works

Installation will take place on the medians of Scarborough Beach Road  between Oxford and Flinders Street on Monday,15 January 2024 (8pm-6am) and between Flinders Street and The Boulevarde on Tuesday,  16 January 2024 (8pm-6am). The below highlighted sections of Scarborough Beach Road  will be closed with traffic management for these periods.

Works may also take place on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 however, the aim is to keep disruption to residents and businesses in the area to a minimum. The City will also take the opportunity to prune the street trees while we have the road closed. 

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