Council award for sustainable pavement innovation
Council has been recognised for sustainability and innovation at the recent 11th AustStab Awards of Excellence.
Bass Coast Shire Council has been recognised for sustainability and innovation at the recent 11th AustStab Awards of Excellence taking the top prize in the category of "Excellence in Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation in Local Government.”
Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan said council's winning project, "Recycling Island Resources," was a testament to council’s dedication to sustainability.
“Through innovative practices, we've reused 3181 tonnes of recycled materials to revamp a road, all within its existing location,” Cr Whelan said.
“This not only prevented the need for 2558 tonnes of new materials but also saved 2353 tonnes of construction and demolition materials from being discarded.
“Moreover, we've drastically reduced truck movements, covering over 29,400 fewer kilometres and saving 16,400 litres of diesel.
“I’d like to congratulate the Infrastructure Delivery team and to David Vaea for being present to receive the award,” the Mayor continued.
“This award demonstrates our commitment to innovation and sustainability as well as providing value to our ratepayers.”
Acting CEO Greg Box described the award as recognition for the council’s approach to sustainability.
“This is yet another demonstration of why we are statewide leaders in innovation in waste management and the circular economy.”
The award is specifically aimed at local government initiatives that have adopted innovative pavement recycling and stabilisation practices and that have resulted in better outcomes for local government constituents.
