Maryborough is set to become home to one of the Australia’s most advanced recycled asphalt facilities.
A $20m investment into recycled bitumen technology and asphalt production will underpin a new manufacturing site in the Queensland Fraser Coast town.
Chief Executive Officer of South-East Queensland company MR Roads, Daniel Mikus, said their new facility would set new a new standard of sustainability for the industry.
“Increasingly government and other major project owners are looking for infrastructure solutions that demonstrate the highest levels of sustainability and innovation, in addition to cost and endurance attributes,” Mr Mikus said.
“Our new plant is not just about roads, it’s about future-proofing the infrastructure sector in Queensland and beyond.”
He said the Maryborough operation would provide asphalt products to projects within a 200-kilometre radius.
“The plant is set to become one of the country’s most advanced recycled asphalt facilities.”
Mr Mikus said it would produce asphalt comprised of up to 30 percent recycled bitumen, also known as recycled asphalt product.
“We’ve built our reputation on quality and innovation and now we’re taking that to the next level by committing to more sustainable materials.”
He said recycled bitumen was produced by crushing and repurposing old asphalt, which was then blended with fresh materials to create a durable, high-performance mix for new road construction.
“This circular process dramatically reduces landfill waste, lowers the reliance on virgin resources and cuts carbon emissions.”
Mr Mikus said the Maryborough facility positioned Queensland as a leading hub for circular construction and was expected to generate local employment, while accelerating the state’s shift toward environmentally responsible infrastructure delivery.
“With current staffing levels at just under 100 across the MR Roads ecosystem, we anticipate that this number will increase to over 150 once the asphalt plant goes live.”
