Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that it will be awarding two contracts to Nu-Phalt Contracting Limited and Archway Roadmaster UK Limited, worth more than £900,000.
The contracts, each valued at over £450,000, will mean the council will be able to operate a fleet of jet patching machines from May to September 2024.
This is an opportunity for the council to address pothole issues across Cumberland, using jet-patching technology alongside the council's existing comprehensive patching and surfacing initiatives.
The jet patching contract is in addition to the resurfacing contract that has already been awarded to DSD Construction Limited, which is valued at up to £55 million for three years work. This will be allocated at a minimum of £9.5 million for the first year for various tasks, including road resurfacing, installation of new road markings, upgrading ironworks, pothole repairs and routine maintenance.
Cumberland Council reminds the community that they can report any road defects by phoning the Highways Hotline at 0300 373 3736, or by visiting the Cumberland Council’s website.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“I am delighted that we have been able to award this investment to both Nu-Phalt Contracting Limited and Archway Roadmaster UK Limited. We have worked with both companies previously, and they both have a solid understanding of our local area.
“With DSD Contracting already on board and multiple jet patchers across Cumberland, we can take a joined-up approach to road resurfacing and routine maintenance, ensuring smoother, safer, and more convenient road journeys for our community.