The Sandpipers Housing Development, Longridge, Preston
January 2021
Overview
A development of Luxury homes in a country setting, ranging from 3 – 5 bedrooms, The
Sandpipers is in a sought-after location and offers a rural lifestyle complimented by Create
Homes designs.
Construction
4,000 tonnes of Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) Type 1 subbase was used under
the road structure and footpaths, also under the driveways of the properties.
Benefit
IBAA is an extremely cost-effective material when compared to Primary Aggregates and BP UK is working towards a verified Carbon Footprint. There are also advantages logistically when using IBAA due to the low density of the material allowing for fewer vehicle movements as this gives volumetric advantages over primary materials.
Sustainability
The extraction of primary aggregates for construction and transport to construction sites places enormous pressure on the environment. Mineral mining accounts for 2.8% of the global greenhouse gas emissions. The use of manufactured aggregates from IBA prevents landfilling, mining of virgin raw materials and contributes to the circular economy.
