Gully emptying

Head of service

Jane Donovan

Date

October 2009

Service provided, number of staff and equipment

Cleansing of street gullies. two operatives and machine.

Specification

Two cleanses per year.

Gullies form part of the positive drainage system to remove water from the highway quickly and efficiently. Cleansing has the objective of removing detritus and ensuring the continued efficient function of the gully and it s connection. All gullies on public highway (including pedestrian areas) are cleansed; gullies on private land are not attended.

Service to customers for the cleansing of gullies on private land can be provided at a cost to the customer.

Performance measure

Inspections by Highways Department.

Existing value of contract/service

£3,869

Boundary area

BID area.

Proposed BID additional activity

N/A

Cost of BID additional activity

N/A