Jessica Porter

  • Cutaway illustration of a soakaway under a car park, with geocellular crates in a filtration layer storing runoff that soaks into the surrounding soil

    What are soakaways and how should they be designed?

    Soakaways are a common feature of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and are widely used in urban drainage design to manage stormwater and rainwater runoff, as well as promote sustainable drainage practices. Evolving weather patterns and increasing rainfall lead to water and drainage challenges for homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Developers must incorporate drainage systems in their…

    Drainage design