Wiltshire Council, in collaboration with Atkins and Miles Macadam, has made significant strides in addressing highway maintenance challenges over the years. Their ongoing partnership has successfully implemented a range of grouted macadam solutions, including Hardicrete™, Hardipave™, Milepave™, and now the newly introduced Biopave™.
The latest project will take place on Ladyfield Road in Chippenham, marking a milestone as the first scheme in Wiltshire to utilise Carbon Capture and Storage Technology with Biochar. This initiative aims to resolve persistent issues with concrete carriageways while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint associated with road surfacing.
By utilising Biopave™, the project will achieve a net-zero carbon footprint for road surfacing. The incorporation of steel slag material will also lead to savings of over 850 tons of virgin aggregate. Additionally, this initiative will offset carbon emissions equivalent to the use of 10,000 litres of diesel, which represents one-fifth of Miles Macadam’s annual site usage. This project aligns with Wiltshire’s ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. To document this collaborative effort in innovation and sustainability, a film crew will capture the progress using ground and drone footage. Interviews with key figures, including Miles Macadam’s Matthew Morgan, Atkins’ Jon Moss, and Nick Holder, Wiltshire’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding, will also be featured.
Stay tuned to Miles Macadam’s website and social media channels for updates on the project and its film release.