The client and her neighbour had water problems - these compact backyards did not drain properly and as a result, the patio had sunken and the gate heaved every winter. The client asked for a low maintenance solution.

The drainage problems were largely caused by the shared downspout which was in poor condition due to location. The solution was to create a dry riverbed and route the downspout under the walkway into the watercourse where it could drain effectively in a rain event.

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