The delivery of two brand-new specialist cleansing vehicles will improve the condition of roadside drainage gullies across Wirral and reduce the frequency and severity of flooding on many roads.

The new vehicles will be taking to the streets shortly providing a much-needed boost to the council’s existing flagging fleet, providing better reliability and performance, as well as reduced costs to the council.

The investment is one of the positive outcomes from a detailed review of the Council’s highway maintenance operations, which highlighted the importance of making sure essential frontline services are as well-equipped as it can to meet the demands of the future.

Cllr Max Booth, Chair of the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee for Wirral Council, said:

“It is important that our essential services have the equipment and support they need to continue maintaining Wirral’s highway drainage network efficiently and effectively. 

“Replacing ageing vehicles with high-specification alternatives is a no-brainer in the long-term as the new vehicles will bring improved reliability, reduce costs and support safer working conditions for our staff. 

“Most importantly, they will improve the fundamental service that our residents rightfully expect to be provided and ensure that gullies are cleared more effectively. Please reach out to your local councillors and report any blocked drains or grids for action.” 

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