Goldsel Road lighting

As reported just before Christmas, the problem of the power being out for lights in Goldsel Road was addressed by UK Power Networks. However, it then became clear that, as a result of the power being out at the time that the new lighting was due to be installed, this had not taken place.

I have been in contact with KCC's lighting engineer, who was following up with the contractors to ensure that the works now took place. This has now been done; the new lights are in place and the stumps of the old posts have been removed. However, two of the new lights have not yet been turned on. KCC's lighting engineer has raised a notice of a defect with the contractors, and so a crew should be on site to resolve this shortly.

Works completed in Holmesdale Road

The works to remove an unwanted rumble strip and install bollards near Giffords Cottages in Holmesdale Road, South Darenth, started on schedule on 25 January. The works, which also included some resurfacing of the road, necessitated a road closure. All this was carried out successfully, as the (admittedly rather dark) picture demonstrates.

The only outstanding item is that some yellow lines need repainting. KCC's lining team is committed to doing this as soon as possible (weather permitting, of course) and I understand that on Friday our Highways Steward was due on site to measure up for the reinstallation.