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Attend Melbourne’s leading major infrastructure event

An event dedicated to major commercial and civil projects in the Australian construction industry, Inside Construction Expo is being held from 20 to 21 September 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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World first recycled glass trial a success
 Civil Works, Environment, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Rail infrastructure, Road infrastructure, Sustainability, Victoria

World first recycled glass trial a success

Researchers from the University of Melbourne, as well as industry have demonstrated the world’s first use of a recycled glass concrete mix in a structural application on a major infrastructure project.
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Image courtesy of the Victorian Government.
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Improvements, LXR fast tracked on Packenham line

Major construction is taking place for the Pakenham train line in May and June this year as part of the Pakenham Level Crossing Removal Project in Melbourne, which is expected to be completed in 2024.
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Rokon has implemented a range of sustainability initiatives to minimise its impact on the environment.
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Rokon: Grounded in sustainability

Rokon is making a positive difference in the civil construction industry. Roads & Infrastructure speaks with the company’s directors to learn more about the company’s initiatives and approach towards environmentally friendly and sustainable practices.
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Damaged bollards have been 100 per cent recycled into new eco-friendly T Top bollards.
 Civil Works, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Sustainability, Victoria

Australian first initiative to divert plastic bollards from landfill

Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) in collaboration with BMD constructions, OC Connection Enterprises (OCCE) and, traffic control company, M1 Traffic and Labour on the Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade have made an Australian-first initiative in plastic bollard recycling.
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