Leiths Newsletter Issue 22 - Magazine - Page 6
Leiths News : QUARRIES DIVISION
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Architectural Concrete
City Vision Beachfront
Works
White Pigmented Cement
Leiths were asked by WM Donald to undertake a series of
site trials in relation to the supply of white and pigmented
ready-mix concrete, as part of the £50 million redevelopment
of Aberdeen beachfront.
One of the trials undertaken was with white
cement which is used for architectural purposes
due to the attractive 昀椀nish. It is predominantly
used for cast stone and architectural precast
concrete and paving slabs. Concrete was batched
at our Lochhills Concrete Plant using an imported
white cement along with our Parkmore limestone
aggregate which produced an exceptional
architectural concrete.
pebble aggregate surface 昀椀nish.
WM Donald was keen to work with Leiths
who were more than happy to undertake
the trials for this prestigious project.
Leiths are excited to see this aesthetically
pleasing coloured concrete become a
reality so that this can be enjoyed for
many years to come by the people of
Aberdeen and beyond.
Leiths undertook further trials for the beach
redevelopment works, producing a black
pigmented concrete and a stone buff
coloured concrete with rounded pebbles. The
stone buff concrete was a trial for a rock pool
playing surface and a retarder was applied to the
surface of the concrete to provide an exposed
Once complete the Beachfront will include
exciting new play and events facilities,
focusing on enhancing footpaths and
cycleways, creating an environment which
is designed for people rather than vehicles,
supporting greater levels of activity and
engagement within the area.
White Concrete being placed
in Trial Panel Wall
Wash Plant
upgrades for
Lochhills
March saw the start of the
groundworks for the eagerly
anticipated wash plant at Joss’
Lochhills Quarry. Now that the site
no longer produces any virgin
materials, the need for quality
reclaimed and recycled products is
paramount to its continued success
as a major recycled materials
facility in the Aberdeen area.
The addition of a log washer to the
new wash plant will greatly improve
the quality of the recycled materials
by floating off any light debris and
contaminants. The site has been
producing recycled materials,
including aggregates, sub-base,
sands and topsoil for many years
now. With the use of quality recycled
materials becoming even more
prevalent in a greener society, it is
extremely important to be a major
supplier in the local market and
a new wash plant will certainly
improve the quality of products
produced at Lochhills.
The new plant will be able to wash
our own sand plus reclaimed
materials as well as produce cleaner
recycled aggregates from general
waste received. The site accepts all
kinds of demolition and
construction waste, as allowed
under our SEPA permit and, with the
proposed introduction of separate
bays for receiving customers
materials, the quality of waste for
recycling and washing will also be
improved. This is an exciting time
for Lochhills as a recycling unit for
construction and demolition waste,
including the production of
concrete connecting blocks on site.
