Sydney Sand (Newcastle Sand)

Sydney Sand is a high-quality washed and processed quarried sand ideal for paving base layers, drainage bedding, construction fills, screeds and general landscape applications. Its well-graded particle size and low organic content make it reliable for compaction, levelling and preparation work across residential, commercial and civil projects.

This sand offers excellent workability, allowing it to be spread, levelled and compacted easily, and is suitable as a base before laying concrete, pavers, slabs or retaining structures. It’s also appropriate for drainage applications where a free-draining sand is required. 

Best Uses

• Paving base, levelling and bedding
• Concrete screeds and foundation preparation
• Backfilling around utilities and structures
• Drainage bedding and filter zones
• General landscaping surface preparation
• Structural fill and formation work

Product Characteristics

• Texture: Well-graded quarried sand
• Compaction: Good solid base when compacted
• Drainage: Free-draining profile
• Purity: Low organic matter for consistent performance
• Workability: Easy to level, spread and finish
• Finish: Smooth, uniform sand suitable for fine levelling

Benefits

• Provides a stable base for construction and landscaping
• Helps ensure even levelling and solid compaction
• Improves drainage in bedding and filter applications
• Works consistently under pavers, slabs and pathways
• Trusted in civil and building projects for reliability
• Easy to work with standard landscaping tools

Coverage Guide

Coverage will vary based on application type and required depth. For base and bedding applications, place Sydney Sand to the specified design depth and compact in lifts for best performance.

Suitable For

• Residential works (driveways, patios, garden bases)
• Commercial and civil construction projects
• Backfill and trench bedding applications
• Drainage channel and filtration base applications
• Pathways, turf base and landscape preparation

Not Recommended For

• Use as planting soil or garden topsoil
• Applications requiring high organic content
• Direct use under turf without soil amendment