DUSTING UP
WITH SAMI
DUST-A-SIDE GENERAL MANAGER, NEIL HOSKIN, TALKS TO ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAGAZINE ABOUT AUSTRALIA’S UNSEALED ROAD NETWORK AND THE COMPANY’S DUST SUPPRESSION SOLUTIONS. SAMI is working with specialist companies to develop solutions using bitumen emulsion to help with dust control management on gravel roads.
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uch of Australia’s road network is made of unbound granular material without a sealed
surface. Raised dust from unsealed roads creates a number of challenges for the road user, asset owner, neighbours and the 30
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environment. These include impaired visibility and the risk of impacting community health and amenity for the rural farming industry. By applying a proper dust suppressant, matching the gravel road condition specific to the site, dust emission can be
reduced. This aims to provide a healthier air environment, an increase in road safety and ride comfort and reducing the cost of vehicle repair, road maintenance and aggregate replacement. It can also lead to increased crop and fruit yields for adjacent farmers which has financial benefits for the economy.
