Concrete NZ-commissioned report makes case for concrete roads

Concrete NZ-commissioned report makes case for concrete roads
Concrete roads are more widely used outside of New Zealand. (Image: Jamie Egan)
Oliver Lewis
Concrete roads are cheaper than asphalt roads over a 40-year period and may be better for the climate, a new report suggests.Industry body Concrete New Zealand commissioned economics consultancy Infometrics to compare the whole-of-life costs of asphalt and concrete roads.The report, launched on Wednesday by Transport Minister Simeon Brown, drew on international studies and local data comparing the two roading materials. Infometrics simulations suggested concrete roads were, on average, 17% cheaper on a whole-of-life basis.The report said concre...

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