Erewash Borough Council is looking to replace its ageing
refuse fleet over the next few years with more up-to-date and efficient
vehicles. Some of the vehicles in the current fleet date back to 2013, and are
now out of warranty and repairs and maintenance costs have increased this year.
The council plans to buy three new refuse trucks in 2020
at an estimated cost of £185,000 per vehicle. A further six replacement
freighters are likely to be purchased over the following two years giving a
total cost for all nine vehicles of £1.6m. The remaining fleet of eight refuse
vehicles will be replaced at a later date. Councillor Garry Hickton, Erewash
Borough Council’s Lead Member for Environment, says:
“Our
refuse freighters and other vehicles in our fleet are out working every day,
providing one of the most important services for our residents. That use takes
its toll and we need now to look at investing in a new fleet to help provide an
efficient and reliable service, bringing significant benefits to the community
and the environment.”
Details of the plans to replace the fleet were included
in a report going to the council’s budget-setting meeting on Thursday 5th March
at Ilkeston Town Hall.
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