Hard below-ground sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) can offer landscapers and developers more space and flexibility when chosen over above-ground systems, Polypipe claims.

Dr Jason Shingleton, marketing and development director at Polypipe Water Management Solutions, has explained that while soft above-ground SUDS such as reed beds, balancing ponds and swales are an attractive option in promoting biodiversity, below-ground systems are popular because they allow developers to pack more features into a small development.

"For example, where an above-ground balancing pond would deliver a water feature for a new housing development, the same area could be used as landscaped gardens or recreational space," he stated.

Dr Shingleton went on to state that where possible, a holistic combination of both forms of SUDS allows developers to establish a water management system that is both aesthetically pleasing and resilient to freak weather conditions.

Polypipe has recently launched the Rainstream rainwater harvesting solution to assist developers in meeting BREEAM requirements.

Written by Kim Bardsley ADNFCR-1903-ID-19241243-ADNFCR

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