Aberdeen Road Repair Pellets

Aberdeen City Council must investigate technology that uses recycled plastic pellets to repair roads, a Liberal Democrat councillor has said.

21:30 02 July 2018

Liberal Democrat councillor Steve Delany is urging Aberdeen City Council to consider the use of recycled plastic technology to fill potholes and resurface roads. He says that it will not only help the council save money but also offer a longer-lasting solution to road problems.

 

“From what I’ve read, it’s a cost-effective way of fixing the road surface,” he said.

 

“But it’s not just about saving money.

 

“There’s some suggestion that the repairs last longer as well.”

 

The technology has been used in Carlisle in England in 2016. Following successful trials, it was used in the recent £200,000 resurfacing of the A7 in the city. The technology has also been trialled in Dumfries and Galloway and Enfield.

 

Mr Delaney added: “Clearly, the administration set a budget for what they propose spending on roads over the next five years. That could go further if we can reduce the costs and if it lasts longer too.

 

“Let’s get the facts and figures and see if it stacks up.”

 

The city council’s ruling administration has previously committed an additional £10 million over the next five years for roads and pavements when they set their budget back in March. £500,00 of which will be spent on battling potholes in the city over the next year.