Leicestershire County Council rejects JCB Pothole Pro as 'too big' and uneconomical
By
Chris Harper - Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Summary
Leicestershire County Council has declined to adopt the JCB Pothole Pro, an award-winning machine used by nearby Reform-run Nottinghamshire County Council, citing that the £66,000 machine is "too big" and not economical. The machine, which can repair potholes in eight minutes, has been successful in other councils for reducing repair costs and road closure times.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe JCB Pothole Pro has been touted as capable of repairing potholes 'in just eight minutes'
The machines would 'help to clear backlogs more quickly and ensure that roads are closed for shorter periods of time'
The £66,000 machine was adopted by the Reform-run Nottinghamshire County Council
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