When will work start?
The construction of all domestic vehicle pavement crossings shall be undertaken by the Council’s own approved contractor or a Contractor meeting the criteria listed below:
- All necessary permissions have been obtained
- The applicant has properly opened up the access and laid out the off-street parking provision (hardstanding) to the satisfaction of the Council
- Acceptable financial arrangements have been put in place and/or payment has been made.
Additionally, for external contractors, the contractor must provide to the Council:
- Evidence of the contractor’s public liability insurance (£5,000,000 minimum)
- Copies of the Supervisors and Operatives NRSWA Streetworks qualification cards (required under national legislation to undertake works on the highway).
- Confirmation that they are in possession of the Councils vehicle crossing installation standard details.
- Confirmation that they are in possession of full service/utility drawings for the location
- Evidence of previous experience of constructing vehicle crossings and are familiar with Traffic Management provision to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
Once the above provisions are in place, construction will be programmed and the applicant informed of dates. The aim will be to commence construction within 6 weeks of these provisions being in place where the Council's contractor is used.