Access to concrete on country

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  • 27/08/2021 at 10:16 pm #2781
    Tyson Lane
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      Hello,
      Just wondering how concrete slabs are laid on country as concrete trucks can only last a maximum of two hours, when the nearest towns/cities are much further away. While slabs are made of way too much concrete to mix by hand. Do you happen to have an explanation on how this has been done in the past.
      Thanks

      31/08/2021 at 5:24 pm #2801
      Rachel Alford
      Keymaster

        Hi Tyson,

        Thanks for your question, and great to see your consideration of the remoteness of communities in Cape York.

        In the past when large concrete slabs have been laid, instead of being mixed prior to being transported the components have been mixed on site in Cape York.

        Hope this helps, and good luck with your project!
        Rachel

        31/08/2021 at 5:57 pm #2802
        Tyson Lane
        Participant

          Hey Rachael,
          Mixing enough concrete by hand for a slab is unfeasible. I assume you mean they mix it in a truck on site with the components brought and water from country used?

          01/09/2021 at 9:48 am #2807
          Rachel Alford
          Keymaster

            Hi Tyson,

            Yes that’s correct, apologies that wasn’t clearer in my first answer!

            Thanks,
            Rachel

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