Lanes notches up the wins in Wales

Lanes for Drains’ Cardiff depot has been awarded a contract by Monmouthshire County Council for the reactive maintenance of roadside drains to reduce the risk of flooding.

The contract, for gully emptying and jetting, is another triumph for the branch which opened less than two years ago in Pontyclun.

Craig Evans, manager at the South Wales depot of the UK’s largest independent drainage specialist, said price was important but felt that Lanes’ service provision and the ‘green’ credentials of its specialist equipment were equally crucial.

“Our Kaiser Whale tankers recycle the water they use during jetting operations, so they are greener and more cost effective for the client because crews spend more time working on site and less time away from site getting fresh water supplies.

“And they are perfect for reducing the risk of potentially dangerous road conditions like ponding, with a powerful vacuumation facility to empty the gullies, and super water jets to clear and cleanse them of silt and debris build up.

“We have seen an increase in demand for the maintenance of surface drains as more and more customers aim to use best practices and comply with the commitment element of ISO environmental standards.

“Following our success with Monmouthshire CC, we’ve had enquiries from other local authorities in Wales. Word about Lanes’ top-class service is obviously spreading!”