Breedon Group has revealed details around a significant investment to upgrade its Longwater Asphalt Plant near Norwich.
The extensive upgrades involve work on four of the site’s five main components, which means the plant has the capacity to store up to 360 tonnes of products. The investment is part of the company’s broader strategy for growth across Great Britain.
“This work at Longwater is just one of many projects we’re undertaking as part of our broader modernisation strategy – all aimed at delivering an even better service to our customers,” Breedon aggregates asphalt and ready-mix concrete managing director Colin Parke said.
“The refurbishment improves how we produce and deliver high-quality products more sustainably, allowing us to both reach our customers more efficiently and play our part in supporting major road projects across the region.”
The plant will also have the potential to store more recycled asphalt planings alongside the capacity to handle 360 tonnes of asphalt. The upgrades have included the installation of a new wax feed system, a four-tonne capacity weight module, and the modernisation of the system software.
Parke said the investment will help enhance the company’s service offering for existing customers and major upcoming road and infrastructure projects.
“That’s in addition to supporting our commitment to finding safer ways of working by investing in the latest safety innovations for our people. We’re constantly looking at how we can do things better – and investments like this are a clear demonstration of that,” he said.
“Ultimately, it’s about making a material difference – for colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve – and ensuring we’re in the strongest position possible to support them long into the future.”
