Purpose

The Highway Services Department has a duty to
maintain all highways maintainable at public expense within the
city boundaries under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. In
particular, a highway authority is under a duty to ensure, so far
as is reasonably practicable, that safe passage along a highway is
not endangered by snow or ice. Rock salt is required to de-ice
highways.

Content

Approval to award a contract for the supply
and delivery of de-icing rock salt, following a compliant
procurement process in accordance with BCC procurement
policy.

Alternative options considered

No other options are available as the
authority has a statutory duty to maintain the highway and remove
obstruction to undertake this duty.