Amey, the UK-based infrastructure support service provider, has scooped an outsourcing contract worth £235 million to provide environment and infrastructure services to Trafford Council.

The services provided will include commercial and domestic waste collections, street cleaning, grounds maintenance and highway services, along with overseeing bridges, street lighting, road safety, furniture drainage and property services. The contract comes into effect from July 2015 and is expected to run for 15 years.

Mel Ewell, chief executive of Amey, commented: “Trafford Council is taking a pioneering approach to the way services are provided and we are delighted to be working with them on this contract.

“Combining these services allows us to support Trafford Council with efficiency savings while ensuring a high quality service is delivered to local residents.”

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