Scheme Location: L211 Shillingford Lane, Shillingford St George
Delivery Financial Year: 2021/2022
Type Of Scheme: Surface Dressing
Status: Scheme Complete
Regarding the above works, which were carried out last year, that is, surface dressing of the western section of the track known as Shillingford Lane, I would be obliged if you could provide me with some details concerning this work as follows:
1. What were the criteria for selecting this stretch of track for improvement?
Devon County Council had been receiving very regular pothole reports along this lane for a substantial period of time, and as such it had been identified as a site requiring treatment.
An assessment of the road was carried out to understand appropriate repair solutions.
Following that assessment, it was identified that the road had deteriorated so significantly that it had reached the point where resurfacing was the most cost effective long term option, when considering whole life costing and asset management principles.
The recommendation was to resurface approximately 80% of its length, however upon review of budgets and other priorities, a decision was reached to treat the worst part – approximately 700m, which equates to 35% of its length.
2. Was any public money used in relation to the work completed?
The work was funded by Devon County Council.