The three-year partnership agreement, which has an option for a one-year extension, will cover a programme of road reconstruction, resurfacing, patching and markings as well as surface dressing and coated roadstone installation. The overall value of the contract is estimated to be over £7m.
For the first year the programme of works has been prepared and designed by Argyll & Bute Council. In subsequent years, Breedon Aggregates will be responsible for the design and preparation of the programme.
Alan Mackenzie, chief executive of Breedon Aggregates Scotland, said: “This is great news for Breedon Aggregates Scotland and for the local authority, as this approach allows them to maximise their budgets at a time when funding is under pressure. We have a good working heritage in this area and the fact that this is a long-term deal and a partnership agreement is testament to our experience and ability to deliver good quality results.”
Spokesperson for Transport and Infrastructure at Argyll and Bute Council, Councillor Duncan MacIntyre said: “This partnership agreement will ultimately mean that we can ensure good maintenance of the routes in Islay, Jura, Mull and Kintyre over a long period of time at a competitive rate. It will make a real difference to the communities in these areas of Argyll and Bute. We are committed to improving the area’s roads for local people, businesses and tourists. Breedon Aggregates have proved that they are able to deliver time and again. We are looking forward to working with them.”
The contract commences this month.
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