Richmond Hill

Summary

The request sought information regarding road defects, remedial costs, and safety hazards on Richmond Hill and Ballavitchel Road. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed that the root cause is under investigation, remedial costs will be borne by the contractor, and specific safety measures like filling ditches and reinstating bollards are planned.

Key Facts

• The root cause of road defects on Richmond Hill is still being determined by a specialist from the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL).
• The Government expects the contractor to bear the remedial costs for the road defects.
• Drainage ditches along Ballavitchel Road will be filled with clean stone to reduce depth while maintaining drainage.
• Reflective bollards on Ballavitchel Road will be reinstated.
• Information regarding the value of works for the Promenade Contractor was provided separately under request number 800665.

Data Disclosed

• 2019-04-03
• 2019-05-28
• 29 May 2019
• 30th April
• 785565
• 800665
• IM1 2RF
• (01624) 686785

Original Request

What has caused the defects on the road on Richmond Hill, and is the government having to pay for the remedial costs, if so how much? What actions are being taken the areas of broken areas of the new surface and what action are they going to reduce the cliff edge from the road edge into the bottom of the ditch which is a serious hazard along Ballavitchel Road . Are the reflective billiards going to be reinstated on either side of Ballavitchel Road ? What is the value of works as certified by the Design Team for the Promenade Contractor?

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: 785565 29 May 2019

Dear ###

Following the findings of an internal review, we are now providing a response to your original request which states (sic) - numbered for ease of reference:

"1. What has caused the defects on the road on Richmond Hill, and is the government having to pay for the remedial costs, if so how much? 2. What actions are being taken the areas of broken areas of the new surface and 3. what action are they going to reduce the cliff edge from the road edge into the bottom of the ditch which is a serious hazard along Ballavitchel Road. 4. Are the reflective billiards (bollards) going to be reinstated on either side of Ballavitchel Road ? 5. What is the value of works as certified by the Design Team for the Promenade Contractor?"

The answers to your questions are as follows: 1. The root cause of the problem is still to be determined, a specialist from the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has been engaged and his report is due shortly; this will determine the most suitable treatment to rectify the problems encountered. The Government will expect the remedial costs to be borne by the contractor. 2. The actions on the areas of failed surface dressing will be determined following receipt of the TRL report. The road condition is constantly being monitored and any necessary actions will be taken if there is a further deterioration. 3. The drainage ditches will be filled with clean stone to reduce the depth yet continue to allow free drainage of the carriageway. 4. The reflective bollards will be reinstated. 5. This information was provided separately on 30th April in request number 800665.

Please quote the reference number 785565 in any future communications.

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