THREE sections of road in Geelong are set to undergo a forward-thinking transformation using a new form of asphalt made from recycled plastics. <\/p>\n
The trial will see about 1,100 metres of road in Highton, Geelong and Corio covered in PlastiPhalt, diverting an estimated 3,500kg of plastic from landfill. <\/p>\n
Produced at a Geelong plant by Fulton Hogan, PlastiPhalt is made up of plastics not commonly recycled. <\/p>\n
The initial cost of installation is about 10 per cent higher than standard asphalt, but PlastiPhalt road tests have indicated that the product is more durable and offers a higher resistance to rutting (such as potholes) than its counterpart. <\/p>\n
Cr Eddy Kontelj, chair of the city\u2019s environment portfolio, said he hoped the community would share in his excitement about the trial.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to be partnering with Fulton Hogan on this innovative approach to achieving a tangible waste reuse solution.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m also pleased the PlastiPhalt product doesn\u2019t contain any microplastics that could cause pollution in our waterways.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are the type of initiatives I will continue advocating for in my new role as chair of the environmental portfolio in order to reduce our carbon footprint, have a positive impact on the environment and to invest further in recycled materials to build new, sustainable infrastructure in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The COGG uses 10 per cent Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in its asphalt products, while PlastiPhalt \u2013 which can also be reused as RAP in future new road surfaces \u2013 uses 20 per cent RAP in the mix. <\/p>\n
Roslyn Road (Thornhill Road \u2013 South Valley Road, Highton), Moorabool Street (Kilgour Street \u2013 McKillop Street, Geelong) and Purnell Road (Princes Freeway \u2013 Teleta Crescent, Corio) are expected to be refurbished between January and March. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THREE sections of road in Geelong are set to undergo a forward-thinking transformation using a new form of asphalt made from recycled plastics. The trial will see about 1,100 metres of road in Highton, Geelong and Corio covered in PlastiPhalt, diverting an estimated 3,500kg of plastic from landfill. Produced at a Geelong plant by Fulton […]<\/p>\n