Environment & Sustainability

Close the Loop has developed an asphalt additive made using problematic recycled soft plastics.

Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Road infrastructure, Special Features

From plastic, to pavement with Close the Loop

Close the Loop is helping to transform problematic soft plastics into a high-quality asphalt additive for councils across the country. Steve Morriss of Close the Loop explains the importance and the story behind the creation of ‘TonerPlas’. Read More

Tom O'Keane13/04/2023, 1:04 pm14/04/2023 Comments Off 1105

State Asphalts NSW’s newest asphalt modifier contains used coffee cups.

Asphalt, Civil Works, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, New South Wales, Road infrastructure

State Asphalts NSW: A way with waste

State Asphalts NSW has partnered with government and the private sector to develop a method for sustainable road construction.
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Shannon Paten06/04/2023, 11:13 am14/04/2023 Comments Off 1119

Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Road infrastructure, Victoria

New VIC electric vehicle lab unveiled

The Victorian Government has unveiled a new purpose-built electric vehicle laboratory, which will aim to increase the skills and provide accreditation for emerging specialised technicians across the state.
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Tom O'Keane04/04/2023, 9:11 am04/04/2023 Comments Off 610

The industry introduced 41 new sustainable innovations on a regional level and introduced 30 firsts at the national level in 2022.

Environment, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Rail infrastructure, Road infrastructure, Sustainability

On the right path

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s 2022 Impact Report has reflected on the industry’s performance, when it comes to sustainable material use, procurement, and innovation. Roads & Infrastructure sits down with CEO Ainsley Simpson to learn more
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Tom O'Keane24/03/2023, 7:40 am24/03/2023 Comments Off 454

Alex Fraser Project Manager Kate Lynch, pictured in front of the company’s new Epping Asphalt Plant.

Diversity, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Sustainability

The asphalt plant Kate built

Kate Lynch is a shining example of the value women bring to the construction industry; and represents a new generation of leaders in sustainable project delivery. Roads & Infrastructure sits down with the Alex Fraser Project Manager to learn more.
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Tom O'Keane08/03/2023, 7:49 am08/03/2023 Comments Off 1040

JCB Electric machines offer the same performance as their diesel counterparts, but without the fumes and noise.

Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Technology, Technology Update

CEA’s electric future

CEA’s Greg Sealey talks to Roads & Infrastructure about the growing JCB Electric range, and what the machines can offer the Australian market. Read More

Tom O'Keane01/03/2023, 8:16 am01/03/2023 Comments Off 870

Partnership to boost QLD EV infrastructure

Electric vehicles, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Machinery & Equipment, Queensland, Road infrastructure, Sustainability, Technology Update

Partnership to boost QLD EV charging infrastructure

Ampol and Yurika have agreed on a new deal to install 34 fast-chargers for electric vehicles in Queensland, following a successful pilot project in Brisbane. Read More

Tom O'Keane17/02/2023, 8:08 am17/02/2023 Comments Off 760

SAMI Bitumen Technologies recently conducted trials of the SAMIfloat emulsion in Glen Innes, New South Wales.

Environment, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Road infrastructure, Sustainability

SAMI: Up to the challenge

SAMI Bitumen Technologies’ SAMIfloat emulsion spray sealing solution has been put to the test. Roads & Infrastructure learns how the product performed and what’s to come.
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Tom O'Keane14/02/2023, 7:56 am14/02/2023 Comments Off 752

Puma Bitumen has added Cargill’s Anova warm mix additive to its performance-enhancing additive range.

Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, Resources, Sustainability

Puma Bitumen: Going above and beyond

Puma Bitumen’s low temperature binders, incorporating Cargill’s Anova® warm mix additive, are delivering significant economic, environmental and health and safety benefits for Australia’s asphalt industry.
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Tom O'Keane08/02/2023, 8:34 am14/02/2023 Comments Off 1125

Active transport, Environment & Sustainability, Industry News, Latest News, New South Wales

Early works begin on Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link

Planning and early works are now underway on the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, a 91 kilometre active transport path linking Parramatta to the CBD in New South Wales.
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Tom O'Keane30/01/2023, 12:44 pm31/01/2023 Comments Off 998

Environment & Sustainability

From plastic, to pavement with Close the Loop

State Asphalts NSW: A way with waste

New VIC electric vehicle lab unveiled

On the right path

The asphalt plant Kate built

CEA’s electric future

Partnership to boost QLD EV charging infrastructure

SAMI: Up to the challenge

Puma Bitumen: Going above and beyond

Early works begin on Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link

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