Topcoat Crumb Rubber Project

At least six South Australian Councils have agreed to take part in a ground-breaking demonstration project using crumb rubber derived from end of life truck tyres. The agreement is between Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), Topcoat Asphalt and the cities of Mitcham, Port Adelaide Enfield, Campbelltown, West Torrens, Onkaparinga and Salisbury. The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) is providing technical advice and is interested in the trial results. TSA has provided funding for the project which will see a special gap graded asphalt modified with crumb rubber replacing regular asphalt on a number of roads.
“This trial is the largest one of its type conducted so far in Australia”, said the CEO of TSA, Lina Goodman. “These councils are playing a vital role in finding modern and environmentally sound solutions to a problematic waste problem,” Ms Goodman said. “South Australian Councils are leading the way by embracing this landmark opportunity in the development of the circular economy in Australia,” she said.