In a bid to reduce emissions and lead the way towards carbon neutrality, Watford Borough Council has secured three new electric vehicles for the town’s parks maintenance, which is managed by Veolia...
These recent additions consist of three electric cage tippers, boasting several environmental advantages such as better air quality, diminished noise pollution, and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. The transition to electric vehicles will save 249g of CO2 emissions compared to the same petrol vehicle for every kilometre driven.
Since declaring a climate emergency in July 2019, the new vehicles represent just one of the many initiatives through which the council is striving to transform Watford into a greener, more environmentally-friendly town. They also align with the council's pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the town by 2030.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “Small changes can make a real difference when it comes to tackling climate change, with electric vehicles playing a big part in helping us achieve carbon net-zero. It is important that we all play our part, and these new vehicles will help reduce air pollution in Watford.
“The council works in partnership with Veolia to make sure we have some of the best parks in the country. These new electric vehicles will mean that we can continue to maintain our parks to a high standard and reduce air pollution too.”
Councillor Kennedy Rodrigues, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services, said: “We're leading the way to carbon neutrality by getting three new electric vehicles for our parks. They're cleaner, quieter, and better for the environment. These vehicles show our commitment to making Watford greener and working to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030."
For more information about how we keep Watford’s streets clean, visit www.watford.gov.uk/clean-streets.
