A3. Future Role of the RAWPs

Monitoring Aggregates

• To continue to monitor production of primary and secondary aggregates;
  
• To continue to monitor the distribution of primary and secondary aggregates including imports and exports of aggregates;
  
• To continue to collect data on primary aggregates reserves at regional and mineral planning authority levels;
  
• To monitor the generation of all wastes that have potential for use as aggregates;
  
• To monitor the generation, re-use and recycling of secondary materials and recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste;
  
• To monitor UDPs and future developement programmes and major proposals to assess the regional demand for aggregates and determine potential areas where there could be a shortfall of supply.