Auststab Limited

AustStab Limited is the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association. It is a not-for-profit industry association established in 1995 to help provide a unified approach to the recycling and stabilisation of road pavements and to develop national standards of research and performance. AustStab collaborates across the industry working with interested parties to- Promote the benefits of pavement recycling and stabilisation - Review and develop specifications and work towards their national harmonisation - Provide training and education - Undertake research and trials - Publish technical guidelines - Set quality standards of workmanship, and - Identify and advocate for best practice in health, safety and environmental practices. AustStab has been instrumental in bringing together the experience of road authorities, contractors, consultants and suppliers to develop unified specifications, design and construction methods and quality standards. Pavement recycling and stabilisation has developed under the stewardship of AustStab to become a sophisticated pavement management process undertaken utilising specialised plant and equipment. Modern processes are capable of the full range of pavement recycling and stabilisation, including deep-lift construction, and can deliver a range of benefits to pavement design and maintenance engineers. AustStab provides independently assessed assurance of quality through an accreditation scheme in collaboration with the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO, formerly the ARRB Group). The AustStab/NTRO Accreditation Scheme focuses on ensuring pavement stabilisation and recycling works are carried out to best practice.