OCL Regeneration supplied Foamix Cold Recycled Bound Material (CRBM) for a residential entrance scheme in Hampshire delivered under Section 278 highway works.
The supply was completed in a single day and formed part of the adopted highway network, requiring full compliance with Hampshire County Council technical standards and specifications.
Foamix was produced and supplied from OCL’s Micheldever batching plant, supporting Hampshire County Council’s circular economy objectives and locally endorsed pavement design guidance.
The Solution
The scheme involved the construction of a durable and compliant bound base layer at the residential entrance, designed to accommodate regular vehicular traffic while minimising environmental impact and programme duration.
A total of 140 tonnes of Foamix CRBM was supplied and laid within a single day’s operation, demonstrating both logistical efficiency and on-site constructability.
Foamix
Foamix is OCL Regeneration’s proprietary Cold Recycled Bound Material, manufactured using foamed bitumen technology. It is designed to deliver high structural performance while significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional hot asphalt production.
Key benefits of Foamix include:
• Lower carbon footprint compared to conventional hot-mix asphalt due to reduced energy demand and lower production temperatures
• High recycled content, utilising reclaimed asphalt and tar-bound materials sourced directly from Hampshire’s highway network
• Excellent load-spreading characteristics, making it suitable for binder and base applications
• Rapid installation, enabling large tonnages to be placed efficiently within short possession windows
• Reduced waste to landfill, supporting
The Outcomes
The single-day installation of 140 tonnes of Foamix demonstrated the efficiency, reliability, and technical suitability of CRBM for residential and local highway applications.
Through its partnership with Hampshire County Council and operation of the Micheldever Highway Recycling Centre, OCL Regeneration continues to support the authority’s preferred pavement construction approach while delivering cost-effective and environmentally responsible outcomes.
Specification Compliance
The use of Foamix on this scheme aligns directly with Hampshire County Council’s Technical Guidance on Pavement Design, TG6-2, which identifies Cold Recycled Bound Material as the preferred solution for binder and base layers.
TG6-2 states at Clause 7.2.7:“The first choice binder and base material is CRBM.”
By sourcing Foamix from the Micheldever facility, the project supported Hampshire County Council’s commitment to sustainable highway construction. The reuse of locally derived materials reduced the need for virgin aggregates, minimised haulage distances, and diverted tar-bound arisings away from landfill.
