22/10/2026
What an inspiring couple of days at the AustStab 2026 Conference! 👏
Proud to have been part of the PPS team presenting the Theodore Street Ex-Situ Foamed Bitumen Stabilisation project — and happy to see it recognised with a "Highly Commended" award. It's been a privilege to contribute the geotechnical and pavement design perspective to such an innovative collaboration with Patten Pavement Services, Roadstone Recycling, Tony Ferguson, and Brimbank City Council.
Beyond the presentation, it was great to be on the panel fielding some hard-hitting questions about the real challenges and opportunities in pavement recycling and sustainable design. Those conversations — the technical depth, the practical pushback — are where real learning happens.
One clear takeaway: Victoria (DTP, formerly VicRoads) has significant opportunity to learn from the innovation and cross-agency collaboration happening across other states. We've already demonstrated success with projects like Golf Links Road and Bridge Inn Road, where foamed bitumen stabilisation and other innovative products have delivered high-performance, sustainable outcomes. Yet there's enormous potential for wider adoption — but it will take stronger support and partnership with DTP to turn innovation into standard practice.
A heartfelt thanks to AustStab Limited for creating a forum where these conversations happen, and real collaboration takes root.
Looking forward to working with government, councils, industry partners, and colleagues to bring more of these proven solutions into Victoria's and interstate pavement pipeline. ♻️🛣️
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