Cabinet approves broader term 'fine aggregate' instead of river sand

IN a bid to avert environmental damage and managing supply shortages, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting this week approved the formal substitution of “fine aggregate” for river sand in construction.

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Addressing the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing on Tuesday, Minister Vijitha Herath said the move will allow industry stakeholders to use standardise alternatives in place of river sand.

The substitute typically consists of manufactured sand (M-Sand), crushed rock fines, offshore sand, and other industrial minerals.