#ThrowbackThursday to when we first installed asphalt containing a recovered carbon product made from old tyres as part of the Pound Road West Upgrade. One year ago today, we celebrated the start of a two year trial of an alternative asphalt product in partnership with Tyre Stewardship Australia, Major Road Projects Victoria, Entyr Limited, Seymour Whyte and Alex Fraser. In a Victorian-first, a 500-metre stretch of road was laid with asphalt containing a recovered carbon product extracted from waste tyres. This was used in place of the fine ground limestone normally used, but is subject to a very carbon intensive mining and manufacturing process. The early results have been nothing short of extraordinary! As can be seen in the picture below – the asphalt containing the recovered carbon product (the right carriageway) is showing little to no wear and tear. This is a remarkable result and demonstrates the continued success of the Recycled First Policy in driving better engineering and sustainability outcomes. These trials are of vital importance to measure the performance of new sustainable construction materials in real world conditions and make these products business-as-usual. Make sure you keep an eye on this page to see the full results of the trial in a years’ time! #innovation #greenerinfrastucture #recycling
Awesome project market transformation initiative! Great job to David Keegan and the rest of the Seymour Whyte PRW-FDR Project Team for getting it across the line!
Rhys Owen-Roberts good photo above!
That's a good-looking road, it's fantastic to see that one year on from the trial the road is performing and demonstrating the potential of recovered Carbon Black from used tyres as a substitute for fine ground limestone in asphalt mixes. We can't wait to see full results next year!