Breedon announce £3.5 million upgrade to major Norfolk plant

Business completes extensive modernization programme at Longwater asphalt plant near Norwich 

BREEDON Group plc have completed a £3.5 million upgrade to their Longwater asphalt plant, near Norwich, as part of their ongoing modernization programme and to strengthen operations in East Anglia.

The project will support Breedon’s expanding role in local infrastructure development, with the plant now able to hold up to 360 tonnes of asphalt, as well as the potential to store more recycled asphalt planings.

As part of the Group’s ongoing modernization programme, significant upgrades were carried out on four of Longwater’s five main components. These included the installation of a new wax feed system, a four- tonne capacity weigh module, and the modernization of the system software.

The investment will help enhance the Group’s service offering for existing customers, as well as enable it to support major upcoming road and infrastructure projects around East Anglia.

Colin Parke, managing director of aggregates, asphalt and ready-mixed concrete at Breedon, said: ‘This work at Longwater is just one of many projects we’re undertaking as part of our broader modernization strategy – all aimed at delivering an even better service to our customers.

‘The refurbishment improves how we produce and deliver high-quality products more sustainably, allowing us to both reach our customers more efficiently and play our part in supporting major road projects across the region.

‘That’s in addition to supporting our commitment to finding safer ways of working by investing in the latest safety innovations for our people. We’re constantly looking at how we can do things better – and investments like this are a clear demonstration of that.

‘Ultimately, it’s about making a material difference – for colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve – and ensuring we’re in the strongest position possible to support them long into the future.’