Mandatory incorporation of SuDs-compliant driveway surfaces

In January this year, the Government published plans to make the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) mandatory in new developments in England.

This is a result of a review into the implementation of Schedule 3 to The Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

The aim of SuDs is to reduce the risk of surface water flooding, pollution and help alleviate the pressures on traditional drainage and sewerage systems. The Department for Environment,

Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is consulting on the proposals later this year and planning to implement them in 2024.

Gravel retention systems have changed all that. Beauxfort was the first to market with its clever ‘Gravelrings’ grid system which locks the gravel into cells, preventing migration and providing a durable, stable surface.

The grid system is made from recycled HDPE and has a meshbacked base, which means that water can permeate and soak into the ground below, making it a much more environmentally friendly option.

Installation is quick and easy and requires less gravel than competing systems.

Given all the benefits of the Gravelrings system, it will soon become difficult to justify using more expensive, labour-intensive materials. As a natural drainage solution, SuDs boast a wealth of benefits for local communities and the environment alike.

Beauxfort Enquiry 32 operator comfort to new levels, therefore.

“Those who spend a full day knapsack spraying will find the new cushioned straps more comfortable,” Allan adds, “reducing the stresses and strains possible on the body during extensive sessions in the field.”

The padded straps will become available in the Autumn on new knapsacks but models already in use can be retrofitted with the accessory.

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Up to 2hr runtime on 2 x batteries & charge times of 70mins.

The WeedeePRO system offers the most flexible mechanical weed removal system available. With the ability to quickly change between brushes for weed and moss removal, hard surface cleaning with the omni brush and sweeping and collecting with our Axi brush system.

Slow rotational speed allows the brushes to grab the weeds and pull them out whilst keeping projection of debris to a minimum.