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Computing the costs of road
maintenanceROCC The system of road maintenance – from
reporting to repairing – in Croydon has been streamlined and
improved with an upgrade of key computer software.
The Uniclass Repairs and Maintenance (URM) system – a complete suite
of modules for highways maintenance and repair jobs, from initiation
to completion – has been upgraded at Croydon Council.
URM enables the council to increase efficiencies and improve service
delivery against key performance indicators due to the seamless
management of repair and maintenance jobs.
The upgraded technology links a number of council departments –
recording such incidents as road traffic accidents and call-outs
that incur costs – enabling the relevant department to be charged
for the work carried out.
That might involve cleaning up after an incident, or making repairs
to damaged road surfaces or street furniture.
The system also calculates the charges to be made to drivers
responsible for any damage caused.
Councillor Phil Thomas, cabinet member for environment and highways,
said: “We’re always keen to take advantage of the best that modern
systems can offer if they mean an increase in efficiency in the way
the council goes about its business.”
“As would be expected, there has been a cost involved in upgrading
the software, but that cost will be more than met by the resultant
savings.”
“The maintenance of the borough’s roads is a costly and
labour-intensive exercise, and the URM system gives us a way of
ensuring the work is done in as efficient a manner as possible,
while keeping on top of the costs and offering the best value for
money.”
For over 20 years, ROCC has specialised in developing solutions and
delivering projects for a mix of high profile clients including
local authorities, RSL’s, central government and private
organisations throughout the UK and is increasingly active in other
European countries. ROCC operates out of offices in Brighton, Egham
(near Heathrow) and Manchester.
For further information please contact:-
Meeta Patel
Tel: 01273 274716
Email: marketing@rocc.co.uk
