Leith Business Association

5.5 Maintenance and Repair of the Road

The Contractor shall carry out a pre-construction inspection and take photographs of the roads, footways and cycle ways in the vicinity of the Site in conjunction with The City of Edinburgh Council.

The Contactor shall produce a report of the results of the joint inspection. The report shall establish the general road conditions within and in the vicinity of the Site and the level of reinstatement required.

The report shall be agreed and signed by both the Contractor and The City of Edinburgh Council, or the road proprietor – as appropriate.

The Contractor shall take every reasonable precaution to prevent his operations from unnecessary damage to the roads and footpaths within the site and in the vicinity of the Edinburgh Tram works.

The Contractor shall carry out all maintenance works as are necessary to maintain the roads and footpaths affected by the works in a safe and serviceable condition to the satisfaction of the reasonable requirements of The City of Edinburgh Council.