Refurbishment & Regeneration

Oxford County Council has chosen Bituchem to provide a high quality, natural surface treatment for the resurfacing of Queen Street as part of the Transform Oxford programme.

Bituchem’s Natratex, specified for the project, uses a clear binder system and high performance natural aggregates to provide a durable, fully bonded yet natural looking surface.

The surfacing was carried out by Caveney Road Surfacing on behalf of Enterprise and Oxfordshire Highways Lee Prudden, operations manager at Caveney Road Surfacing commented: “Approximately a hundred tonnes of Buff Natratex was laid as part of the refurbishment of this busy city centre shopping area. Natratex was specified as it gave the natural appearance that was best suited to fit in with the architecture of the surrounding buildings.”

The council is pleased with the new surfacing, which was required to replace broken and rocky concrete slabs that had previously caused a safety hazard on the footpaths.

Ashley Prior, deputy area engineer at Oxford County Council explained: “Natratex was chosen to replace the concrete slabs after the success of Natratex in a previous project in Farringdon. We have had a lot of positive feedback regarding the new surfacing which will improve aesthetically in time as the aggregate becomes more exposed.”

The Transform Oxford programme aims to transform the centre of Oxford's transport and pedestrian experience, consolidating the city as a world-class economic centre while enhancing its status as an international heritage site.

Further information on Natratex and other Bituchem products is available from Bituchem Asphalt on 01594 826768 or by visiting www.bituchem.com