HiLAB Pavement for the Ruakura SuperHub in Hamilton
Activity: Roads & Highways
Location: Webb Drive – Ruakura SuperHub, Hamilton, New Zealand
Project duration: 6 months
Project Year: September 2024 to March 2025
Details of Works: Design and construction of a heavy-duty pavement using HiLAB technology, replacing the initially planned 200 mm full-depth asphalt. Dr Greg Arnold from Colas New Zealand did the pavement design and signed off the QA for the client (Chedworth Properties). The HiLAB base was subcontracted to Online. Colas New Zealand then did the asphalt surfacing on top of the HiLAB over 4 days and with 15 employees. The solution reduced asphalt thickness by two-thirds, cut project costs by NZD 1 million, and significantly lowered the carbon footprint.
Employees involved: 15 employees
Client: Hamilton city Council