FOI Request - Dava Fuel Spillages

Request 101003834746

1. We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A940 at the junction with the A939, Dava, from 1 May 2022 to date.

In particular, we require information, including sight of any written or electronic communication, detailing documented procedure, protocols, or guidance on dealing with fuel spillages.

Response 04-09-2025

1. The normal process for dealing with fuel/oil spills is to either sand the affected area by hand, allow absorption to take place, then sweep/remove the sand. With larger spills, we use a gritter to sand the area, then mechanically sweep the road, this may also include jet washing.

In all cases we will install slippery road signs and if necessary, place a speed restriction on the road. In severe cases we may have to close the road for a period to allow safe cleaning to take place.

Please find here the inspection report relating to this road.

There is an enquiry and instruction for a call out to attend an oil spill in May 2025 which is shown on the inspection report (page 32 and 33, E-68212, M-0153065).

J222    82CL      M-0153065    17/05/2025   W      7550/H006         A940 FROM C11E WESTER GLENERNEY TO A939 

CALLOUT ON 17/5/25 1230 TO SAND OIL.  AJ ATTENDED.

We have no additional information.