Providing innovative solutions
Through a reoccurring maintenance and life cycle
Traditionally, this network of defence transport
improvement contract with Aspire Defence Services, Colas
infrastructure has required significant importation of aggregate
has been working across the four garrisons - Aldershot,
material for replacement and remediation works. This not only
Tidworth & Bulford, Larkhill and Warminster.
creates large amounts of waste material when preparing the
As a critical part of the project during this year, Colas
started work on a pan-garrison programme of ‘in-situ cold
recycling’, using a specialist process known as ‘Retread’.
areas for surfacing, it also has a significant impact on quarrying
and transport with large scale haulage to and from site.
By recycling old road construction (Retread) and by carefully
This provides a sustainable alternative to conventional
selecting where other materials are sourced, Colas along with
resurfacing solutions. Sites were identified at tender stage
ADSL have significantly reduced the amount of CO2 released
and working with the ADSL project managers an agreed
during highways works. For example the ‘retreading’ of three
programme of works developed. Instead of removing waste
roads alone saved more than 45 tonnes of CO2 compared to
materials from site for recycling, the old road materials were
conventional techniques.
processed onsite and reused to form the new highway, thus
drastically reducing the environmental impact.
Our proactive approach considers the need to develop a
Typical works involve resurfacing of roads, car-parks,
programme which delivers long term sustainable benefits and
parade grounds and footpaths, using a range of alternative
value to assets. Although planned maintenance programmes
surface treatments and recycling solutions.
are always preferred, we recognise that reactive responses
Kerb replacement, joint sealing, concrete repairs,
for emergency defect repairs do arise. Through our service
drainage works and line markings are our other areas of
capabilities and UK wide coverage we can ensure that a
expertise.
relevant course of action is taken.
conditions
or location
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For all bespoke installations and maintenance
Colas work across four garrisons;Site
Aldershot,
Tidworth
& Bulford,
Warminster
asphalt undertaking
plants to be established
on-site.
plants can be
programmes our customers are appointed
a dedicated
on behalf
of Aspire Defence Services
maintenance
and The
life cycle
improvement
agent to work with throughout the project
duration.works
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works involved
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parade
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and
manufacturing
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required
material
volume
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our customers
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alternative surface
treatments
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recycling
kerbplants,
replacement,
a project.
By installing
of oursolutions,
mobile asphalt
Colas
benefit from a collaborative working arrangement
joint sealing, concrete repairs, drainage works and line markings.
regionally based site agent’s work alongside customers to
support their team.
are able to manufacture material efficiently while guaranteeing
This contract also saw the use of Colas’ recycling process ‘Retread’. This process
the right specification on-site and during any type of weather
provides a sustainable alternative to a conventional resurfacing solution, providing both
cost and carbon savings.
condition. This negates the reliance on vehicle access to the site
Our comprehensive service capabilities provide our
and ensures a steady supply of material without any disruption
customers with greater flexibility and choice when selecting
or delays.
the appropriate service for their needs. For our customers,
With ever increasing budgetary and environmental
this means greater durability and performance, fast and
constraints, Colas are frequently faced with the challenge
easy installations with minimal disruption on-site and to
of increasing efficiency without compromising the quality
the surrounding environment and communities. We pride
of service. It’s against these challenges that we not only
ourselves on cost-effective and efficient solutions to give
work harder, but smarter, together in consultation with our
best value.
customers.
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