Construction is expected to begin on the Mitchell Freeway extension to Romeo Road by late 2020 following the Western Australian Government’s $107.5 million commitment.
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Fixing the future
Through trials of its crumb rubber binder across Australia, Road Maintenance aims to improve the uptake of the sustainable approach now and well into the future.
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Safe sampling of hot bitumen from road tankers
Australian Asphalt Pavement Association, in conjunction with its industry partners, is giving the pavements sector an overview of the recommended safety procedures that need to occur when sampling hot bitumen from road tankers.
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Feeling the heat: how local government is fighting the impact of the urban heat island effect
Two local governments are using collaborative research, pilot projects and innovative measures to fight the impacts of the urban heat island effect and cool their communities.
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Contract won to construct Fremantle bike path extension
The Western Australian Government has awarded the tender to build a 2.8 kilometre section of shared cycling/pedestrian path in Fremantle as part of its $134 million investment in cycling infrastructure.
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Boral laying the groundwork with an Australian first
With an increasing need for alternatives to traditional railway line track construction, Boral has introduced a new and durable asphalt rail pavement construction product to the Australian market – Railpave.
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Close the Loop unveils new soft plastics manufacturing line
Close the Loop has unveiled a new manufacturing line in Melbourne capable of converting 200,000 tonnes of soft plastic and toner waste into an asphalt additive for roads.
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Tyres to roads gaining momentum
Tyre Stewardship Australia has teamed up with the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association to bring road builders a sustainable and effective alternative to standard asphalt products.
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Rising to the resources challenge
Roads & Infrastructure Magazine sits down with experts behind a new Austroads report exploring the use of marginal and non-standard materials in road construction and maintenance and what benefits they could bring to the sector.
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VIC contractor reaping benefits of Cat AP500F paver
Melbourne-based contractor ALL ASH is reaping the benefits of the new Caterpillar AP500F asphalt paver, thanks to its technical capabilities but also the support from dealer William Adams.
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