Japanese paving tech offers quick fix for Ukraine’s roadsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
Now, a Japanese company is attracting attention around the world for its road paving material that’s easy to apply and forms quickly. It is already fixed potholes in Cambodia and Kyan. Ukraine is the next possibility. In April, Ukrainian government officials visited a Japanese infrastructure development company. They were there to learn about its unique road resurfacing technology. Russia’s invasion has caused extensive damage to Ukraine’s transport infrastructure. The KE School of Economics estimates that as of last November, more than 26,000 kilometers of the country’s roads were damaged or destroyed. It put the losses at $28.3 billion. We need you in Ukraine to build, to reconstruct, to restore our lives. The Japan International Cooperation Agency appealed to companies nationwide to work on reconstruction in Ukraine. The firm was chosen for its asphalt, which is used for emergency road repairs, especially filling in potholes. We understand that not just shells but also small flying objects have made holes in roads. That’s where we can help. The asphalt is a mixture of the company’s binding material and sand or gravel. It solidifies immediately with just the pressure of a person stepping on it or a car driving over it. No heavy machinery is required. The material can be applied in rainy conditions or placed in puddles. It can be stored at room temperature for more than a year, so it’s suitable for longd distance transport. The Ukrainian officials asked about personnel requirements as well as material costs. Is it more expensive or cheaper than regular repair materials? It’s eight times more expensive, but if you use it, you won’t need machinery or workers. So, the total cost will be cheaper in Ukraine. Studies for practical application are underway. The company is assessing the characteristics of the sand and rubble in Ukraine that would be combined with the binding material. It’s also looking at the impact of the local climate. I think this material is usable in Ukraine. Of course, we need to do proper surveys, but I’m intrigued by it. It’s very important to maintain logistics. So, we’d like to continue to cooperate with this company. We have to build trust in people. and the quality of the products as well as between Japan and Ukraine step by step. The company plans to welcome Ukrainian students studying at a university in Japan as employees next year. It also hopes to be involved in large-scale road construction projects in Ukraine in the future.
Ukraine’s road infrastructure has been devastated by the Russian invasion. A Japanese firm’s paving technology is being adopted to make quick-and-easy road repairs. #japan #ukraine #warinukraine #business #technology #repairing
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