Dingwall set to trial thermal pothole repair as Highland Council tests technology
DINGWALL has been chosen as a location for the three-week trial of a thermal pothole repairer.
An external contractor, Thermal Road Repairs, has been appointed to undertake the trial at several locations in the Highland Council area before the end of March.
The programme had earlier been flagged by the local authority's economy and infrastructure committee chairman, Ken Gowans.
The thermal repair process uses existing material on site which is recycled and added to as necessary. The idea is that this reduces material costs and the carbon footprint of the works.
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With potholes being one of the major bugbears of road users across the region, the trial will be watched carefully.
Dingwall and Seaforth councillor Graham Mackenzie welcomed the "good news" that Dingwall had been chosen as one of the locations for the trial.
Cllr Gowans meanwhile said: "I’m delighted that arrangements are in place to start the trial as soon as possible. The company Thermal Road Repairs have a wealth of experience. The system they use provides a high output but has low emissions and creates no waste when providing a permanent fix to potholes.
"Their range of equipment is designed to suit many different situations from roads defects and joints to pavements, utility trenches and hard to reach areas. We look forward to seeing the results and getting feedback on how the trial in Highland goes.”
The company will meet with Council roads staff on site to agree the works. They will then programme them and provide details once work is completed.
During the trial, repairs are expected to be undertaken in Dingwall, Thurso, Inverness and Fort William, weather dependent.
