Decision details

The Highway Services Department has a duty to maintain all highways maintainable at public expense within the city boundaries under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. In particular, a highway authority is under a duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that safe passage along a highway is not endangered by snow or ice. Rock salt is required to de-ice highways.

Approval to award a contract for the supply and delivery of de-icing rock salt, following a compliant procurement process in accordance with BCC procurement policy.

No other options are available as the authority has a statutory duty to maintain the highway and remove obstruction to undertake this duty.