In the demanding field of road construction, dust control and ongoing maintenance management are essential for ensuring efficiency, productivity, and safety.
At Dust-A-Side Australia we specialise in providing superior, environmentally friendly dust suppression solutions tailored to the unique requirements of service and light vehicle roads.
We further specialise in road stabilisation and sealing services which can be applied in temporary road construction, highway construction, and local road construction.
Key haul roads challenges for light vehicle road projects
Regulatory Compliance
Road construction standards differ widely across countries, states, and industries, with varying levels of regulation. At Dust-A-Side Australia, we understand this variability and have created products specifically designed to meet these requirements. Whether the project involves high-end public infrastructure, local access roads, or roads for light or heavy vehicles, we ensure that our designs and products are tailored to meet the specific road construction standards and processes.
Water Management
Spraying water on light vehicle roads is a common practice to control airborne dust during construction; however, this can be problematic in areas facing water scarcity or stringent water use regulations.
Constant water spraying also leads to muddy conditions, which can slow or even halt work altogether, cause wheel slip, decrease traction, and damage tires. Such conditions inevitably impact operations, production, and revenue. Additionally, excess water on road surfaces decreases road durability and increases maintenance time and costs.
Production Impact
Inadequate roads can severely disrupt operations by increasing vehicle maintenance costs, delaying project timelines, and reducing overall productivity. Additionally, poor road conditions can lead to environmental degradation, safety hazards for workers, and higher operational expenses, ultimately harming both the environment and the company’s profitability. Addressing road quality is essential for sustainable and efficient operations.
Dust-A-Side Australia are specialists in stabilising and sealing light vehicle and service roads
Our targeted solutions for light vehicle roads
Dust Binders
For permanent roads, such as public roads, highways, or high-volume traffic areas, our environmentally friendly dust binder products are the ideal solution. They offer durability and consistent performance, eliminating wheel-generated dust and minimising the need for constant watering. Additionally, our solutions are compatible with bridge construction techniques, ensuring the creation of safe, long-lasting roads with reduced maintenance costs.
Dust-A-Side’s signature binder products — such as HydroTac and AquaTarp — are specifically designed to enhance the effectiveness of water, providing a more sustainable and cost-effective approach to dust control on road construction projects.
Road Stabilisation and Haul Road Design
Minimising water on service and light vehicle roads prevents wheel slip, tyre damage and improves traction. This is why road stabilisation is such a crucial component of road design and construction.
Dust-A-Side Australia’s flagship product – DAS Product – is an emulsion of bitumen in water which can be incorporated into the wearing course layer of light vehicle roads or applied as a spray-on treatment. Bitumen has waterproofing and binding properties, so when DAS Product is used, the wearing course material becomes ‘glued’ together. Water does not permeate through this layer or into the base layers beneath, resulting in significantly less deterioration.
Dust-A-Side Australia are also experts in designing superior quality light vehicle roads and can assist with ensuring new roads have effective drainage and road camber. This helps prevent water accumulation, preserving road sub-layers and further minimising maintenance needs.
Key Benefits of Using Dust-A-Side Solutions
Up to 95% water saving, ensuring safer roads and faster wet weather recovery.
Up to 90% reduction in operational dust levels, increasing production and safety
30% reduction in rolling resistance, increasing production and reducing maintenance costs
3% reduction in fuel consumption and therefore carbon emissions
Dust-A-Side packages
Full Service
In addition to having a full time project supervisor on site, Dust-A-Side can also supply clients with required assets and personnel such as trucks, water carts, graders, suppression equipment and operators. Telemetry, consulting, project management and reporting are available with a Full Service package.
Managed Service
A full time project supervisor from Dust-A-Side will attend site to oversee the delivery and implementation of all dust control solutions, utilising the clients existing assets (e.g. water carts). The project supervisor will provide further support through telemetry, consulting, project management and reporting in order to help clients achieve the most efficient and cost effective outcomes possible
Remote Supervision
One of our project supervisors can visit your site at agreed upon times in order to provide telemetry, consulting and reporting. We’ll evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions and products we’ve provided and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
Supply Only
Binder products can be supplied in bulk or via intermediate bulk containers. Dust-A-Side will advise clients on how much of the product to apply and how often. Clients then apply the products using their own equipment.
Rental
Dust control equipment such as fog cannons can be rented as required and clients can manage the operation of the equipment.
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