We’re proud to highlight an initiative from the North East Link, where the team continues to lead the way in supporting a sustainable and thriving circular economy, by converting old tyres into safety barriers.

This Australian-first initiative is supporting local jobs, saving tonnes of waste from landfill, and protecting workers on the major infrastructure project which is currently under way in Melbourne. 

Developed in collaboration with Saferoads, for every 1km of the safety barrier produced, 12 tonnes of recycled tyres are used – that’s the equivalent of 2000 tyres! To-date the project has installed more than 220 barriers across the project.

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About the Project

Webuild, as part of the Spark Joint Venture, is delivering the North East Link tunnels for the Victorian government. The project will enable a more sustainable future by taking 15,000 trucks off local roads every day and reducing travel times by up to 35 minutes for commuters. Once complete, it will be the longest road tunnel in Victoria.

Read more on the Webuild website here.