Highway Defects - Castletown Pedestrian Zone

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for statistics on highway defects and road openings in the Castletown Pedestrian Zone since 2012, along with details on reinstatement inspections. The authority disclosed that 41 defects were reported, 27 road openings were authorized, and outlined the inspection procedures used to ensure paving standards.

Key Facts

• 41 highway defects were reported in Malew and Arbory Street since January 1, 2012.
• 39 defects were resolved and 2 were made safe before being added to the Planned Work Programme.
• 27 road openings have been authorized in the area since January 1, 2012.
• Inspections for block paving reinstatement occur upon notice of completion and via monthly routine checks.
• Contractors are called back to correct any defects found during inspections.

Data Disclosed

• 41
• 39
• 2
• 27
• 1st Jan 2012
• 2019-01-07
• 2019-01-24
• 696265

Original Request

Please confirm the following: How many highway defects have been reported in Malew And Arbory Street since 1st Jan 2012 ? How many of these defects resulted in programmed work following an inspection ? How many road openings have been authorised in this area since 1st Jan 2012 ? What inspections are undertaken to ensure that block paving is reinstated to the the appropriate standards following the completion of a road opening by a statutory undertaker ? This question specifically relates to the paved areas that form the Castletown Pedestrian zone. If you are unable to distinguish this area then responses in respect of the entirety of Malew and Arbory Streets would be acceptable.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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

Contact: Maggie Farmer Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 696265 24 January 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 7 January 2019 and which states:

"Please confirm the following: 1. How many highway defects have been reported in Malew And Arbory Street since 1st Jan 2012 ? 2. How many of these defects resulted in programmed work following an inspection ? 3. How many road openings have been authorised in this area since 1st Jan 2012 ? 4. What inspections are undertaken to ensure that block paving is reinstated to the the appropriate standards following the completion of a road opening by a statutory undertaker ? This question specifically relates to the paved areas that form the Castletown Pedestrian zone. If you are unable to distinguish this area then responses in respect of the entirety of Malew and Arbory Streets would be acceptable."

We are pleased to supply the answers to your questions, which we have numbered for ease of reference. 1. 41 defects were reported. 2. 39 defects were resolved and 2 were made safe before being added to the Planned Work Programme (paved areas outside Shoprite and in Malew Street). 3. 27 road openings have been authorised. 4. Inspections of any work carried out on the highway take place on notice that the works are completed, and by monthly routine inspection by the Highway Inspectors; this would be the same for the paved areas you refer to. Any failings would be addressed by calling the contractor back to correct the defects.

Please quote the reference number 696265 in any future communications.

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