Environment
New research identifies perils to people and nature from increase in global road construction
Posted in Bridges, Environment, Industry News, Latest News, Up front//February 23, 2018With research suggesting the global explosion of new road infrastructure is rife with economic, social and environmental dangers, Professor Bill Laurance from James Cook University says smarter infrastructure planning has a vital role to play.
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New recycling technology processes tyres into resources
Posted in Environment, Industry News, Latest News, Technology Update//February 22, 2018Tyre processing company Pearl Global has begun commissioning its first production plant to recycle tyres into valuable secondary products.
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Old tyres used to make footpaths that help water trees
Posted in Asphalt Review, Civil Works, Environment, Latest News, Technology Update//February 09, 2018New research has found a way of recycling old tyres to create urban paving that can provide water to nearby trees.
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Veolia acquires ACTQ Septic Services
Posted in Civil Works, Environment, Industry News, Latest News//December 18, 2017Veolia Australia and New Zealand has acquired ACTQ Septic Services, building on its liquid waste services offering in the Australian Capital Territory.
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EES released for West Gate Tunnel
Posted in Environment, Industry News, Latest News, Project Report//November 27, 2017Victorian Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has signed off on the Environmental Effects Statement for Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel, making a number of recommendations for the landmark project.