November 2024
We can now use single surface asphalt across all reinstatement sites, thanks to the SROR Working Group, who worked with the Scottish Government to update the ‘Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads, Fifth Edition (Scotland)’.
The introduction of a wider material palette means that materials previously classified as carriage-use only can now be used across all locations (road, footways, cycle paths etc) reducing the requirement to return to site with a different material.
This has reduced asphalt wastage; double visits (meaning less transport emissions, congestion, and road wear); remediation (due to the use of a better quality material); and disruption for our customers as the job is completed faster.
Reducing vehicular emissions
Using a single surface material could reduce SGN’s yearly emissions for transportation by 7%.
That is an immediate reduction for vehicular emissions of 107 tonnes of CO2 – which equates to 68,000 miles less traffic (hotbox and support vehicles completing double journeys). It would take 642 trees a whole year to absorb this much CO2.
Increasing efficiency
By reducing the materials used, our manufacturing plants are also made more efficient, further reducing the industry’s impact on the environment.
“We have already used single surface asphalt at over 400 of our connection sites with plans to use this at as many sites as practical over the next year. This is an important update which demonstrates a shift to sustainability and performance over aesthetics”
Julie Grieg
Roadworks Quality & Coordination Manager in Scotland, leader of SGN’s efforts within the SROR Working Group
