Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Permeable Paving Experts in Melbourne
At New Dawn Permeable Paving, we specialise in delivering high-quality permeable paving and landscaping solutions tailored to both residential and commercial projects. Established in 2014, our family-run business prides itself on using premium materials like Pebble Pave and reinforced porous concrete to ensure durability and compliance with Melbourne's water-sensitive urban design regulations. Our team of five experienced professionals handles every project from start to finish, offering personalised service and technical expertise developed over 18 years in the industry. We prioritise transparency, avoiding subcontractors to maintain control over workmanship quality.Operating across Victoria, we provide solutions for driveways, pool surrounds, commercial car parks, and complex landscape constructions. Our founders, Dawn Daley-Coers and Mike Dawkins, directly oversee operations, combining Dawn's landscaping qualifications with Mike's scientific background to address technical challenges. We focus on creating long-lasting installations that meet council requirements while exceeding client expectations through clear communication and attention to detail.
Services
Permeable Paving
Driveway Resurfacing
Anti-Slip Pool Surrounds
Landscape Construction
Drainage Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 5+ years of specialist permeable paving experience
- Our team completes projects entirely in-house with no subcontractors
- We use premium Pebble Pave and reinforced porous concrete materials
- We provide tailored solutions for both residential and commercial applications
- Our founders directly oversee projects with technical and landscaping expertise
What people say
Rock star team
Great communication
Stunning effect
Professional service
Excellent result
Services
Permeable Paving
Our permeable paving solutions use Pebble Pave resin-bound aggregates on reinforced concrete bases to create durable, water-permeable surfaces. This system allows stormwater to drain naturally while maintaining structural integrity for residential driveways and commercial car parks. Melbourne councils increasingly require these installations to meet water-sensitive urban design regulations.
Driveway Resurfacing
We transform existing driveways without demolition using permeable paving overlays. This cost-effective solution provides modern aesthetics while improving drainage performance. Our process maintains structural integrity while updating surfaces to comply with current sustainability standards for residential properties across Melbourne.
Anti-Slip Pool Surrounds
Our non-slip permeable paving creates safe, water-draining surfaces around pools. The textured finish meets safety regulations while preventing puddling. This solution combines functionality with aesthetic appeal, available in multiple colour options to complement pool areas in residential and commercial settings.
Landscape Construction
We deliver comprehensive landscape construction services integrating permeable paving with garden elements. Our expertise covers retaining walls, feature borders, and sustainable drainage systems. Projects include new developments and renovations for residential properties and commercial spaces throughout Victoria.
Drainage Solutions
Our drainage systems utilise permeable concrete bases to manage stormwater effectively. This approach reduces runoff into municipal systems while protecting adjacent vegetation. We design solutions for residential properties, commercial developments, and council infrastructure projects requiring compliance with Melbourne's water management regulations.
People
Dawn Daley-Coers
Director
Qualified landscaper with 18 years in construction and civil works. Oversees operations and quality control at New Dawn Permeable Paving. Combines technical expertise with hands-on project management to deliver sustainable paving solutions across Melbourne.
Mike Dawkins
Director
Co-founder with 8 years' specialist experience in permeable paving. Manages onsite operations and technical design. Holds a PhD in scientific disciplines, applying analytical skills to meet Melbourne's water-sensitive urban design requirements through innovative paving solutions.
Questions
What is permeable paving?
Permeable paving allows water to drain through its surface and base layers into the ground below. We install this using Pebble Pave resin-bound aggregates on reinforced concrete bases for durable, water-permeable surfaces.
Can you resurface existing driveways?
Yes, we transform existing driveways without demolition using permeable paving overlays. This maintains structural integrity while updating surfaces to meet modern sustainability standards and drainage requirements.
Do you handle commercial projects?
We specialise in commercial installations including car parks, access roads, and pathways. Our team completes large-scale projects for councils, schools, and commercial developments across Melbourne.
What areas do you service?
We operate throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria, providing permeable paving and landscaping solutions for residential properties, commercial developments, and council infrastructure projects.
How do you ensure quality?
Our in-house team of five experienced professionals handles every project from start to finish. We use premium materials and avoid subcontractors to maintain strict quality control over all installations.
What maintenance is required?
Regular cleaning maintains permeability. We recommend occasional surface cleaning to prevent dust accumulation while our reinforced concrete bases ensure long-term structural performance with minimal maintenance needs.
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Reviews (5)
Felysia Dirchalidis
Jul 27, 2021
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Highly recommend these guys! Mike, Dawn and their team are all such lovely people and they get the job done so efficiently, even when Melbourne weather is less than ideal. They helped us out so much with advice for the rest of the work we need to undertake at our place, they were flexible and, most importantly, transparent and consulted us throughout the process and explained everything they were doing. They also took initiative when needing to contact the council, making it really hands off for us! Really impressed with the end result of our driveway. Thanks so much guys
Grey Nomad
Jun 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very professional company and the finished product looks amazing. I highly recommend!
Service:Concrete work
Very professional company and the finished product looks amazing. I highly recommend!
Service:Concrete work
Ryan Farrow
Aug 18, 2018
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Fantastic job, great communication as we changed a few things along the way but very patient with us and understanding. Highly recommend and will get Mike and Dawn back for the next project!!
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Dubravko Trupec
Jul 10, 2017
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Dawn and her team have done an awesome job at my place. Love the permeable paving around my pool! She was professional, friendly and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend Dawn and her team for any job. My whole family was impressed with New Dawn Team! Thank you Dawn.
Kerry Olaj
Jun 28, 2017
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Dawn, Mike and her crew where fantastic and have done a great job ! Very friendly, great communication. We are having Dawn and her team back to do our next house and will recommend them, no problems.... Our place looks amazing !!
