What happened to rocla?
In a major blow to the local job market in these uncertain times, major concrete supply company Rocla has announced the closure of its Emu Plains site. Rocla has stressed the closure is not a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and instead said a “challenging market” was the driving force behind the decision.
What is an RCBC culvert?
Rocla® reinforced concrete box culverts (RCBCs) are the fast, easy solution for applications under roads, railways and runways as drainage culverts, underpasses or service ducts. Rocla® box culverts can be laid in all weather conditions and are easy to offload and install on site.
Does rocla exist?
Rocla Quarry Products has been a national supplier of building and construction materials since the early 1960s, specialising in sand. It currently operates 15 quarries across five states – Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.
How much does it cost to build a culvert bridge?
Driveway culvert installations have so many factors contributing to its’ overall cost that it’s best to have a professional construction company consult you. Some installs can cost $1500 whereas more complex jobs can cost $5000 and up.
What is the standard span of a box culvert?
6 to 16 feet
Standard designs for precast concrete box culverts are available with spans varying from 6 to 16 feet and rises varying from 4 to 14 feet. Standard precast concrete box culverts are typically fabricated in 6 foot sections; however larger boxes are fabricated in 4 foot sections to reduce section weight.
What is a culvert pipe?
A culvert is a structure that channels water past an obstacle or to channel a subterranean Waterway. Typically embedded so as to be surrounded by soil, a culvert may be made from a pipe, reinforced concrete or other material. In the United Kingdom, the word can also be used for a longer artificially buried watercourse.
Who is buying rocla?
New Zealand building materials manufacturer Fletcher Building has entered into a conditional agreement to sell Rocla Quarry Products to New South Wales-based Hanson Construction Materials.