Jacobs Review Highlights Safety Shortfalls in Dumfries and Galloway Council Bridge…
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What happened
Jacobs conducted an independent review of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s management of its bridges, finding that the council is falling short of national standards for safety inspections and assessments. This review prompted the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact the council over public safety concerns regarding bridge management. The council currently faces a large backlog of safety inspections for 1,558 structures, including 687 road bridges.
From heraldscotland.com
Why it matters
The independent review was described as 'damning' and highlighted a major potential risk to public safety. The HSE inquiry follows a public complaint and underscores the regulatory scrutiny on the council's infrastructure maintenance practices.
From heraldscotland.com
Who's involved
- JacobsConducted the independent review into the council’s management of bridges and structures