Efficient stormwater . Rapid water removal, water-free surfaces. . Safer roads and parking areas; no standing water, no ice during cold weather. . Reduced risk of flash flooding; high permeability . Minimizes urban impact on natural water cycle. . Provides natural groundwater recharge in urban . Reduced pollution in stormwater (filter for particulate). . More efficient use of land (reduced footprint). Customer driven Each second Lafarge delivers concrete to one of countless construction projects around the world. Every day 1,200 technical sales representatives from Lafarge interact with customers at over 6,000 different sites. Innovation is our encounter through these interactions. Our research and development teams are dedicated to innovation, exceeding even the greatest demands of our clients. Our new concretes attain new levels of technical performance and anticipate changing industry requirements. Each new product is designed to be more ef- fective in the construction process and help our clients achieve greater success. Reduced costs . Reduced stormwater management costs; no need for piping, catchment basins and infiltration galleries. . Reduced long-term maintenance costs; high-strength surface, • Greater fluidity means better flow into formwork; • Easier to predict volumes from production to paving; more consistency.

urban drainage Hydromedia™ is a new fast draining concrete pavement solution that rapidly directs stormwater off streets, parking surfaces, driveways and walkways. A cutting-edge development, Hydromedia™ also minimizes the cost and long-term maintenance for local authorities and developers of stormwater Its advanced, engineered design offers not only best-in-class drainage and a surface resilient to wear but also an industry-leading aesthetic appeal and an increased ease of placement by contractors. The key to this improved performance is an innovative mix design developed by Lafarge's world-class...