Balfour Beatty to replace Ringway on £176m Bucks highways deal

Balfour will take over on 1 April 2023 when the council’s current settlement with Ringway Jacobs will come to an conclude.

The new contractor will operate intently with the council and alongside newly appointed layout contractors, who will be introduced later on this yr, to supply the ongoing programme of upkeep, expense and enhancement to the county’s 5,000km of streets, carriageways, footpaths and cycle routes.

Steven Broadbent, Cupboard Member for Transportation stated: “We are happy to announce that, following a arduous selection method, Balfour Beatty Living Locations has been awarded this servicing deal.

“We are identified that this partnership will provide a new product of highways companies that achieves our aspirations for a speedier and much more responsive assistance for the needs of residents and road users in Buckinghamshire.

“Balfour Beatty Residing Spots has an exceptional keep track of report of handling contracts of this nature and we are eager to embrace their knowledge and working experience, even though realising their supply of innovation and top quality on to our community.”

Ringway Jacobs has been doing the job on the county’s highways for the final 13 yrs below the Transportation for Buckinghamshire agreement.

The council explained Ringway “will enjoy a crucial function in making sure the efficient transfer of providers to the new arrangements.”

Steve Helliwell, Handling Director of Balfour Beatty Residing Destinations, explained: “Today’s announcement builds on our longstanding knowledge and dedication to furnishing very best-in-course highways maintenance solutions, although offering consumer-focused options in a collaborative partnership.

“Wherever we run, we go higher than and past for our customers with an unrelenting concentration on leaving a lasting favourable legacy for the communities we provide doing work with nearby source chain partners whilst also developing several apprenticeship and graduate options.”

In addition to retaining Buckinghamshire’s highways network, Balfour Beatty will be dependable for the upkeep of street lights, site visitors signals, gullies and drainage, and winter season upkeep providers including gritting.

The new deal will run for an first eight 12 months time period with the selection to extend for a even more four a long time.