TMR has committed to be an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable organisation that plans, delivers and manages a transport system that connects Queensland now and in the future.

TMR has partnered with NTRO to undertake research and field trials of use of recycled materials in road construction; and provide the specification framework to ensure quality and durability requirements of infrastructure are also achieved. Two research projects are underway; assessing laboratory and field performance of:

Waste materials assessed as part of the research and field trials include:

Both projects have undertaken laboratory testing; and have now partnered with Districts to undertake to three field trials:

The presentation will cover the laboratory testing results, field trial progress; and specifications; and highlight opportunities to increase use of recycled materials in road construction to contribute towards TMR’s sustainability goals.