1.  REQUIRED OUTCOMES

1.1  The Service Provider shall undertake Winter Maintenance Service Operations:

1.1.1  to prevent the formation of ice and hoar frost on the Project Network;

1.1.2  to minimise the effects of snow; and

1.1.3  in such a way as to minimise the adverse effects of Winter Maintenance Service Operations on the Project Network including, for the avoidance of doubt, minimisation of the use of anti-icing products on the Project Network.

1.2  Winter Maintenance Service Operations on the Project Network shall be conducted with due regard to the interests of users of other roads connecting to the Project Network and owners or occupiers of land not forming part of the Project Network.

1.3  The Service Provider shall deliver an efficient and cost effective service for the Priority Carriageway Routes and the Priority Pedestrian Routes on the Project Network, which, so far as is reasonably practicable, shall enable the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic with a minimum of delay throughout the Winter Maintenance Period, whilst limiting the environmental impact of the Winter Maintenance Service Operations.