Road warriors wage war on busted bitumen

Key points

• Moreton Bay Council plans to spend $62 million on local road maintenance this financial year. The funding will cover almost 100 resurfacing projects and 32 rehabilitation projects across roads of almost 4000 kilometres.
• Mayor Peter Flannery said the work will help roads withstand growing traffic and severe weather. The council is also using recycled asphalt, crumbed rubber and recycled plastic.
• A recent trial project at Kremzow Road in Brendale used bio-binder asphalt that can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60 per cent.