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Specification for Supply of Recycled Material for Pavements, Earthworks & Drainage
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About the SpecificationThe 'Specification for Supply of Recycled Material for Pavements, Earthworks and Drainage' is the first industry wide specification for the use of recycled materials in local roads, other pavements and civil works. Its development is a joint initiative between Resource NSW, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) and the C&D Division of the Waste Management Association of Australia. The Specification outlines a variety of uses of recycled aggregates, including:
The Specification is about providing standards that are performance based. Traditionally prescriptive standards have specified virgin materials and in doing so have restricted the use of materials that have been recycled. Now we are discovering that recycled materials can deliver the same, and sometimes better, performance requirements. The Specification sets the standard for the recovery industry to supply quality recycled materials. This in turn provides the confidence required in the marketplace for designers, specifiers, councils and contractors. There are several benefits in using recovered concrete, brick and asphalt materials. These benefits are financial, environmental and performance related, including: In order to ensure consistent material is supplied it is recommended that material test results, as outlined in the specification, are supplied with the material. The initiative is in accordance with the Government's policy for the recovery and use of secondary materials so as to minimise the consumption of natural resources. This will make a positive contribution to the protection of the environment and to a more sustainable future. The public works engineers and the materials processing industry partners involved in this project firmly believe the specification will increase the acceptance and use of recycled materials within the public works sector. Any queries regarding this publication or the use of recycled materials can be made to either IPWEA or Resource NSW.
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Training CoursesTraining on the use of the Specification, recycled materials and pavement technologies is available through the IPWEA Professional Development Program in particular, the Fundamentals of Flexible Pavement Courses. For further information, please contact the IPWEA Professional Development Manager on 02 9267 6677. Download the Specification
To download the Specification in pdf format, click on the link below. You will need a free copy of Adobe Reader to view the document. Specification for
Supply of Recycled Material for Pavements, Earthworks & Drainage Hard copies are available from IPWEA , phone: 02 9267 6677. SuppliersTo view suppliers of approved recycled materials, please click hereCase StudiesSeveral Councils who have implemented this specification have kindly provided us with case studies. To view these case studies please click on this link We are very interested in the application of this guideline and welcome case studies from Councils/Organizations. You can download the Case Study Form in word format or pdf format and send the completed form to: |
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IPWEA E-mail: IPWEA ContactsIf you would like any further information regarding the Specification or the use of recycled materials, please contact Brad Deane from Resource NSW on phone: 02 8837 6000 or Lita Somogyi from IPWEA on phone: 02 9267 6677.
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