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StoneSet permeable paving for tree surrounds


Background
Terralong Street in Kiama is a hub of activity, boasting a variety of shops and cafes that keep the pavements bustling with both residents and tourists alike. The street is beautifully lined with palm trees but was being let down by the now aging tree surrounds.

Situation
With the upcoming 150th Anniversary celebrations, the council maintenance division wanted to freshen up the tree surrounds running through the main high street to ensure Kiama was looking it's best.

Why StoneSet?
StoneSet's permeable paving is a popular choice for tree surrounds for a number of reasons. The StoneSet system allows water to pervade right through to the roots, allowing the tree to fully benefit from any rainfall. From an aesthetic and practical point of view, this will also stop any puddling on the surface.

The fact that StoneSet guarantees no loose gravel also adds to the appeal as it offers a tidy solution in a high pedestrian area, eliminating the problem of stones being kicked out by passers by.

StoneSet's seamless finish helps to stop a build up of litter that can often be seen in tree grilles, which is a great benefit to councils looking for easy maintenance.

StoneSet's unique technology offers a strong but flexible product that will work with the trees rather than restricting them. Although the trees in Kiama are already well established, StoneSet will accommodate any movement they might need to make.

Solution
StoneSet revitalised a total of 23 tree surrounds, laying around 54m² of material in total. The council selected a locally sourced aggregate - 8mm Terracotta.

Result
The StoneSet tree surrounds were a great success, helping to enhance the charm of Terralong Street and really freshen things up. StoneSet's 8mm Terracotta was well chosen by the Council to compliment the current colour scheme and ensure the tree surrounds were in-keeping with their environment.



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