Colliecrete progresses

THE development of Colliecrete, a new sustainable form of concrete, took another step forward after a pour in Collie last week.

While the mix was too dry to pour into the footpath near the Collie Ridge Motel, it was poured adjacent to the road.

Dr Martin Anda, chair of Murdoch University’s environmental engineering program, described it as a “big milestone” for Colliecrete.

The Colliecrete geopolymer cement uses fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, sourced from Collie power stations.

ronment here,” he said. “There’s four paid paramedics, plus we’ve got a whole training department that comes down from Perth and does a lot of training.”

Mr French said the rewards of volunteering are multifold.

“People find confidence that they didn’t know they had, and they find that it is rewarding in terms of helping the community,” he said.

“Often volunteers go on to further study, there’s potential for jobs as well, and it also looks very good on a CV. The skills that they have and learn will stay with them for a lifetime.”