EcoGrid Driveways

EcoGrid Australia was established in early 2018 to supply and install an eco-friendly and sustainable solution to areas of high traffic for residential and rural properties that might otherwise be covered with traditional asphalt or concrete. 

After 12 months of researching and testing permeable plastic paving grids manufactured in Australia and overseas, we have selected an interlocking grid system made from recycled polypropylene (PP), an extremely high strength plastic that will not wear down, even with constant use. 

The grid system replaces traditional asphalt and concrete driveways, and has a high melting point, is resistant to cracking, acids and organic solvents, and is non-toxic. It allows vehicular traffic, controls erosion to the surrounding environment and reduces volume to stormwater management systems. 

In essence our permeable plastic paving grid is UV resistant, frost proof and weatherproof, and when correctly installed, virtually unbreakable. 

We currently supply and install to areas in south east Qld, however we will be expanding to other areas in 2019.

Our services include;

 Design and earthworks, including stormwater runoff erosion control.

Local Council approvals to lawful point of discharge (where required).

 Supply and installation of EcoGrid permeable paving system.

 Resin bonded decorative pebbles or gravel stone finish.

Suitable residential applications: 

• Residential driveways • Carports • Walkways/Garden paths • Embankment slope stabilisation • Car parking areas

The interlocking grid system is a highly permeable paving surface, and when correctly installed over natural ground, the system creates erosion control by stabilising the ground. The plastic grid has a very high compressive strength, both in an unfilled and filled state. It is rated to withstand up to 900 tons per square metre when filled and compacted with gravel or decorative pebbles, and can also be used for slope stabilisation up to a 35% grade. 

The topping layer is bonded to the grid with our specially formulated polyurethane resin, also fully permeable and eco friendly, allowing water to freely drain through the surface. The end result is a functional and stable surface with the modern appearance of an exposed aggregate concrete or gravel driveway, pathway or car park.

Suitable rural applications:

• Eliminate surface erosion, potholes and corrugation. •Enable gravel retention and stabilise embankments. • Provides drainage when filled with gravel.

In rural applications, to prevent the natural soil from turning into muddy unusable areas, the grid is installed, filled with fine gravel and compacted, which still provides drainage. The compacted gravel filled grid system has a higher or similar compressive strength as a standard concrete driveway, and is not harmful to livestock.

History of plastic permeable paving systems

Permeable paving grids and natural ground stabilisation systems have been successfully used by construction and mining companies throughout the world for over 20 years to cut costs on surfacing roads, car parks, shed floors and any other areas where a solid surface is required for all types of vehicles and pedestrians, and reducing the load on storm water drains.

In Australia grid systems have been successfully installed over the past 2 to 3 years to construction sites, highway shoulders, National Park pathways, cattle yards, by mining companies on their mine access roads, and even grass airstrips.

These grid systems have a very high rate of Solar Reflectance Index (SRI), which comply with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other International Green Building Concepts. LEED is the most widely green building rating system, currently used in over 165 countries and territories in the world. 

EcoGrid Australia is registered with the GBCA (Green Building Council of Australia), enabling us to continually improve our business through education and events. Our installation process adheres to water sensitive urban design (WSUD) practices,  a term used in Australia to describe the engineering design approach to the urban water cycle, including stormwater, to ultimately minimise environmental degradation.