Urban Drainage - Lamb Drove

Question 1

Where is Lamb Drove located?

Answer 1

Lamb Drove in Cambourne, west of Cambridge

Question 2

What are the original aims of the Lamb Drove SUDS scheme?

Answer 2

• showcase practical and innovative sustainable water management techniques within new residential development
• Demonstrate that suds are a viable and attractive alternative to more traditional forms of drainage and to deliver practical solutions for new housing areas

Question 3

What measures were demonstrated in the application of Lamb Drove?

Answer 3

• Water butts
• Permeable paving
• A green sedum roof
• Swales
• Creation of detention basin and wetlands
• Retention ponds