Rural road improvements in North Cork are set to move forward following a key contract award.

Thomas Murphy & Sons Machinery Ltd has won the North Cork Road Recycling Contract 2022 from Cork County Council.

Suitable for rural roads, road recycling mixes material from the existing road pavement with bitumen and emulsion for the new surface leading to a reduction in emissions, a reduction on haulage of materials and a conservation of resources, providing substantial environmental benefits.

The contract, valued at €600,000, covers approximately 8km of road improvement works in rural roads at four North Cork sites, including Newmarket, Kiskeam, Boherbue, and Meelin. The scope of works includes road recycling, resurfacing and road markings.

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Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan commented: "In managing the county's road network, Cork County Council's role in rural parts of the county is vital, connecting communities with jobs and amenities. I'm very proud to see the Council availing of environmentally sound options in delivering safe and sustainable solutions to the roads of North Cork."

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey added: "The North Cork Road Recycling programme is an example of the Council's commitment to finding innovative and sustainable ways to deliver services that our residents and visitors rely on. We understand the importance of the roads network for our local community and we will continue to deliver cost effective ways through which to meet the needs of our citizens and stakeholders."