en.Wedoany.com Reported - Tameside Council has approved a £45 million investment over the next five years for proactive maintenance works on roads, footpaths, and highway infrastructure, including street lighting.

The council noted that pothole repair costs have risen by 15% since 2021, and the proactive maintenance strategy aims to reduce emergency spending at the source, potentially avoiding approximately £85 million in emergency repair costs over the next decade. In addition to focusing on preventing potholes, the funding will also be allocated to the maintenance of bridges, retaining walls, drainage ditches, and culverts.

Cllr Laura Boyle, Tameside Council's Executive Member for Environmental Services and Neighbourhoods, stated that residents use roads, footpaths, and street lighting every day, and ensuring their safety and reliability is a key priority for the council. She believes this investment allows the council to move away from short-term patching and focus on long-term improvements, reducing disruption and using limited resources more effectively to protect the road network. The councillor added that these works will also benefit the local community by supporting local jobs and businesses, and creating training and apprenticeship opportunities.

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