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TSA wins coveted Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Award
22 November 2020
A landmark project where asphalt made using crumb rubber from used tyres laid on a busy Melbourne road co-funded by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has won the prestigious Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Award at the National Transport Research Awards.
The demonstration project across a 1.4km section of East Boundary Road in Bentleigh East, Victoria is supported by the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) and the Victorian Department of Transport (DoT).
Believed to be the first of its kind in Australia based on its scale and number of crumb rubber asphalt mixes, the demonstration project used the equivalent of around 1600 car tyres.
The Sustainable Transport Infrastructure award is made to any organisation or group of organisations that has implemented innovative, science-based practice to improve the sustainability of elements of Australia’s and/or New Zealand’s transportation infrastructure.
TSA Chief Executive Lina Goodman said she was “honoured” to receive the award: “TSA has committed over $6 million to new market initiatives that aim to increase the consumption of crumb rubber in Australia. The East Boundary Road demonstration project is no exception, it will consume 1600 used tyres, but importantly showcase the heightened performance to the sector.
“If we can use end-of-life tyres to make better performing, longer last roads, it’s a true circular economy in action.
But whilst TSA helps facilitate this work, it takes collaboration and participation to turn ideas into action. Our research funded projects and collaborations with industry partners and authorities have evolved and we now see real tangible outcomes taking place. From the brands that contribute to the Scheme, right through to the road sector who deliver on projects, we are all working together to lead the way in sustainability and resource recovery. So this award is shared with them.”
For further information or to organise an interview please contact Marissa Johnston on 0491 269 639 or marissa.johnston@tyrestewardship.org.au
Background on TSA
Tyre Stewardship Australia was formed five years ago to implement the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme which promotes the development of viable markets for end-of-life tyres.
TSA is made up of representative across the tyre supply chain including retailers, manufacturers, recyclers and collectors.
For a list of current and completed projects that TSA have funded please click here
For further information on TSA’s Market Development activities please click on the Innovation tab on this website or contact us at getonboard@tyrestewardship.org.au