Climate change is already bringing more extreme weather patterns, and they’re set to get worse.

Rainfall events are becoming more frequent, more intense and lasting for longer, putting more pressure on existing drainage systems.

The Flood and Water Management Act, launched in 2010, outlined a series of stringent measures to combat surface water flooding. More recent guidance, including the National SuDS Standards and the New London Plan, promotes the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) as the preferred solution for surface water.

This guidance recognises that all water management tools, products and systems should be carefully considered in order to provide the most appropriate solution for each project, this includes precast concrete drainage.

Precast concrete drainage products can often be laid without using a full granular bedding and surround, meaning excavated materials can be reused, thus reducing the amount of waste requiring to be taken away from site, reducing landfill tax, as well as the need for imported granular materials.

During the recent materials shortage, the supply of concrete drainage products remained stable, unlike other drainage materials made of thermoplastics, which were affected by oil prices and shortages.

We know that the climate is changing in the UK with Summers becoming hotter and rain events and flooding happening more often. Concrete drainage products do not need special protection against sunlight, heat, or general site activities and due to their inherent strength and durability, they are abrasion and corrosion resistant and will not lose strength or resistance over time.

Offering low maintenance solutions and high product quality and performance, Elite Precast Concrete systems make an ideal product choice for architects, developers, contractors, merchants and installers, having been approved for use by National Highways, Network Rail, Water Companies, the Environment Agency and major housebuilders.