Heidelberg renews Bedford highways term

Heidelberg has laid more than 250,000 tonnes of asphalt over the past 12 years

Heidelberg has laid more than 250,000 tonnes of asphalt over the past 12 years

Heidelberg Materials Contracting (formerly Hanson Contracting) starts work this month on its new highway maintenance contract with Bedford Borough Council, valued at around £30m over the five-year term.

Heidelberg has worked as the main highways contractor for the council since 2013, laying more than 250,000 tonnes of asphalt and delivering a range of schemes across Bedford.

Dave Bennett, major contracts and delivery team leader at Bedford Borough Council, said: “We are delighted to renew our contract with Heidelberg Materials and we are looking forward to continuing a safe and successful collaborative contract.”

Scott Cooper, managing director at Heidelberg Materials Contracting, added: “This is great news and demonstrates the success of the relationship we have built with Bedford Borough Council over the last few years.”

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