How much will it cost to change relevant signage to 20mph?

Summary

The request sought the total cost and contractor details for implementing 20mph signage across the Isle of Man. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed a total estimated cost of £400,000 and identified Hirst Signs Ltd, CCJ Group Limited, and in-house staff as the providers for different areas.

Key Facts

• The total estimated cost for implementing 20mph speed limits across all island settlements is £400,000.
• Hirst Signs Ltd holds the framework agreement for the supply of road signage.
• CCJ Group Limited was commissioned for signage installation in the Douglas and Onchan areas.
• Installation works for the Port St Mary area were carried out in-house by the Department's own workforce.
• The request was received on 19 March 2025 and the response was issued on 15 April 2025.

Data Disclosed

• £400,000
• 2025-03-19
• 2025-04-15
• 2025-04-16
• 4525489
• 20mph

Original Request

How much will it cost to change relevant signage to 20mph if to go ahead in total? Will the department disclose the relevant company or company's who have got the contract for the new 20mph signage

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 4525489 15 April 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 19 March 2025, which states:

"How much will it cost to change relevant signage to 20mph if to go ahead in total?

Will the department disclose the relevant company or company's who have got the contract for the new 20mph signage"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

The total estimated cost for the implementation of 20mph speed limits across all island settlements is £400,000.

In relation to procurement and delivery, the Department of Infrastructure holds a framework agreement with Hirst Signs Ltd for the supply of road signage. For the installation of signage and associated works specific to the Douglas and Onchan areas, the Department has commissioned CCJ Group Limited.

For the Port St Mary area, all installation and implementation works were carried out in-house by the Department’s own workforce.

Please quote the reference number 4525489 in any future communications.

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