Group homeAggregatesUnited KingdomThe Sandpipers Housing Development, Longridge, Preston
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The Sandpipers Housing Development, Longridge, Preston

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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.

Material Specification
SHW Clause 803 Type 1 Subbase and 0/14mm as Pipe Bedding.

Client
Create Homes UK.

Delivery Partner
Mayo Civil Engineering LTD.

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.