Southern Downs have cracked two of the most common issues in unsealed road maintenance — and the results speak for themselves.

1️⃣ Right Capacity, Right Time
Most councils struggle with moisture, production, and water delivery. Southern Downs solved it by combining two crews when water or capacity is tight.
One water truck + two crews = higher output.

Results:

  • Best moisture conditioning scores I’ve seen anywhere in Australia.
  • 50% reduction in time taken to complete sections.
  • 15% reduction in $/km due to higher daily production.

2️⃣ Pugging Gravel at the Pit (Not On the Road)
Almost no one does this — but they should.
By mixing material in the pit, everything downstream becomes faster.

Results:

  • More gravel laid daily, and to a higher standard.
  • Higher field efficiency with graders, rollers, and trucks no longer waiting.
  • Faster delivery cycles with more trucks in operation.

Simple changes. Massive improvements.