“SIGNIFICANT issues” with bin collection vehicles have resulted in disrupted services in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands, council officials have said.
A vehicle serving Lismore and a route in Mid Argyll requires to be repaired or replaced, with Argyll and Bute Council. The Mid Argyll route is now expected to have had waste collected.
An update to councillors has also given an update on maintenance work at Gartbreck civic amenity site on Islay, where feedback has been “very positive”.
The details feature in a report from the council’s roads and infrastructure services department, dated Friday, May 1, which is available on the council’s website.
The report said: “We are currently experiencing significant issues with our small, limited‑access vehicles, which has resulted in service disruptions across a number of areas.
“The small refuse collection vehicle that services Lismore and the Mid Argyll awkward access route has suffered from recent breakdowns.
“The vehicle is a 2019 plate, and due to its age and usage, we are experiencing a number of operational difficulties. Fleet colleagues are working on repair costs, and these costs will determine on repairing or replacement.
“We now have a plan in place to collect general waste along the Mid Argyll awkward access route on Sunday, May 3.
“Works to upgrade the site surface and access [at Gartbreck civic amenity site], including concrete and tar works, have now been completed.
“Planned next steps include raising gantries between skips and introducing white lining, which will further enhance layout and user experience. Feedback received so far has been very positive.”
The document added: “Works are underway on Moss Road, Crinan, in preparation for planned capital investment and are progressing well. While no road closure is required, some delays and minor disruption may be experienced.
“Local stakeholders, including nearby farmers, were engaged in advance of the works, with feedback positive and no issues raised.
“On Islay works at Bowmore Square are now approximately 95 per cent complete, with some delay this week due to weather.
“At Bruichladdich, the footpath is complete, with final concrete works to the BT box on the shore side scheduled for Tuesday. All works at Bowmore and Bruichladdich are expected to be fully complete by Thursday next week.
“On Jura, works to address water damage in Craighouse are due to commence on Tuesday for two days, followed by ditching works for a further two days.”
