DELIVERING LONG-TERM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
This council has an opportunity to show it’s on the side of motorists and cyclists and get us out of being one of the worst boroughs in the country for potholes.
In Trafford we need to change the way we approach our Road repairs; our amendment is a £640,000 programme of highway interventions comprising a large-scale patch and repair programme. Given the scale of the interventions and the machinery used this will be a coordinated programme that will prevent the onset of potholes and extend the useful life of our road assets.
Innovation has been missing in Trafford and specifically within our road repair program, we have failed to get a grip of early prevention. New technology is revolutionising pothole repairs. Trafford hasn’t changed whilst councils across the country have seen the light and are benefiting from innovations - Trafford has been left behind.
This is why we have tabled this amendment to invest in machinery and a programme that will save the council money in the medium and long term and increase productivity, compared to outdated methods (Source Stoke Borough Council Highways Team Manager) 6237 repairs compared to 2448 in the same period.
We will improve our workforce's health and wellbeing and health and safety as our operatives wouldn’t need to use heavy breaking machinery. The repairs will last longer, and be more consistent with an overall reduction in claims and costs to the council.
Initially it is proposed that the scheme be financed by reprioritising £640k from within the 2024/25 Highway Structural Maintenance Capital Programme.
There are assurances from the government that redistributed HS2 Funding will make it possible to undertake any projects displaced as a consequence therefore removing any obstacle to accepting this amendment and benefits for our residents.
- This Council resolves to re-prioritise £640K from the above budget and embark on a programme of preventative maintenance and repair utilising the JCB Pothole Pro with our existing team of operatives.
Attached
- Pothole Pro Case study
- Testimony from Stoke Highways Team
- Quote for purchase from Gunn JCB
- Quote for lease/repair of JCB Pothole Pro & offer of FREE training
- Live demonstration offer within Trafford
- Pothole Pro Contract Hire presentation
- CO2 reduction statement – Contributing to a Council Priority
You can watch the whole debate at https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=w1na6qSo8eM&t=4886s
