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Why are there random soft pavement patches? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by wholeofthemoon@lemmy.world to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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Will all our pavement be soft one day or do they do this because the tiles keep breaking and the soft material is more resistant to movement from roots and general damage etc.?

Cheers, have a good one.

Edit: found out they might absorb water too which is cool

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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago

From what I've observed it's to stop roots causing swell and uplifts, but i would be amenable to soft footpaths all round,

[–] palarith@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In Sydney, it's in front of pubs so they don't damage the pavement unloading the kegs

[–] cuavas@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

We used to joke it's so when the bouncers throw drunk idiots out at 3AM, they don't get hurt too badly.

[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It's for adding a spring to your step and to bring a smile to your face.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The next step: trampoline paths.

[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Or something like the Rue de l'Avenir.

[–] danwardvs@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Why waste energy when you could generate it with UK’s power generating walkways.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

It probably depends on where you are talking about. Sometimes it is a temporary section when the path has been removed to access pipes etc. underneath. They can easily resurface with asphalt to create a safe walking surface as a temporary measure until the concrete can be replaced.

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