A technology company that provides ‘image understanding’ products for the defence and engineering industries, has secured a contract with Island Roads to undertake the surveying of the Isle of Wight highway network.
OMG Plc’s highways technology arm, Yotta DCL, will be responsible for running ‘scanner surveys’ of the 1,400km of classified and unclassified roads on an annual basis.
They will also be responsible for carrying out ‘Skid Resistance Surveys’ on 650km of classified roads. and provide ‘Detailed Visual Inspections’ for carriageway and footways.
Commenting on the contract win Mark Boyle, Quantity Surveyor, Island Roads said:
“Yotta DCL’s tender return was very comprehensive in terms of the level of information the company provided and we are pleased to be working with them on this important contract. The surveys are very competitively priced. Yotta DCL has a reputation for providing high quality data and service and we have confidence that the company will deliver the survey excellence we require to meet the requirements of the contract.”
Nick Bolton, CEO of OMG, said,
“This is a great new client win for Yotta DCL. Island Roads is pro-actively investing in the Island for the long-term and this contract, won through competitive tender will help enhance safety and ensure the future of the Island’s highway assets. We look forward to working and building a strong, valuable relationship with Island Roads as it works toward upgrading the Isle of Wight’s highway network.”
