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swales question

 
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We are building a swale (with a machine). If we make the bottom of the swale wide so that we can drive on it every now and then (not every day) would that be an issue? Want to safe space!
 
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Should be safe for the vehicle, but if it is a heavy vehicle you may end up with enough compaction to keep moisture from making it into the ground which may be counterproductive to your goal.
 
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I thought that it is mainly the swale itself which should be penetrable to moisture?
 
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