Clients: Monaghan County Council / NRA / TII / Dept of Transport
Industry: Public Sector – Local Government, Road Planing Realtime Oversight & Carbon Emission Monitoring
Objective: Enable a local government body to achieve compliance with circular economy principles for road planing materials while improving oversight and streamlining operations.

The Challenge

As a local government authority, Monaghan County Council faced unique challenges in managing road planing materials while adhering to environmental regulations and circular economy goals:

• Manual Processes: Paper-based systems and manual data entry were inefficient, error-prone, and time-consuming.

• Lack of Real-Time Oversight: Monitoring material movements and ensuring alignment with sustainability practices was challenging without real-time tracking.

• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting stringent environmental and circular economy regulations required meticulous tracking and reporting, which traditional methods couldn’t provide.

Monaghan County Council needed a solution to manage materials effectively, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold their responsibility as a public sector leader in sustainability.

The Solution

Core360x delivered a comprehensive digital system that enabled Monaghan County Council to manage road planing materials efficiently and responsibly. By integrating advanced tracking, documentation, and oversight tools, the solution ensured compliance with circular economy principles and streamlined daily operations.

Key Features Delivered:

1. Real-Time Geo-Tracking:

   • Enabled operatives to log and photograph each truck at pickup and drop-off points.

   • Provided accurate data on material movements, journey times, and handling locations to ensure full transparency.

2. Digital Documentation:

   • Replaced paper-based records with digital dockets, timestamps, and photographic evidence.

   • Simplified record-keeping and improved accuracy, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

3. Enhanced Oversight:

   • Comprehensive monitoring tools allowed the council to manage material movements efficiently.

   • Ensured proper handling, processing, and reuse of materials, meeting circular economy standards.

4. Comprehensive Data Capture:

   • Logged all truck movements with real-time timestamps and photos.

   • Delivered complete visibility into the lifecycle of materials, from collection to reuse or reinstatement.

5. Support for the Circular Economy:

   • Documented material removal, processing, and reuse to promote sustainable resource management.

   • Aligned operations with circular economy principles by ensuring materials were repurposed responsibly.

6. CO2 Emissions Monitoring:

   • Provided tools to calculate emissions from loaded and empty return trips.

   • Enabled detailed environmental impact reporting, supporting the council’s sustainability initiatives.

The Results

With Core360x’s solution, Monaghan County Council achieved significant improvements in managing road planing materials while setting a new standard for circular economy compliance:

• Circular Economy Leadership: Comprehensive digital records demonstrated the council’s commitment to sustainability and environmental regulations.

• Real-Time Project Visibility: Instant access to data improved oversight and decision-making for local government operations.

• Environmental Accountability: CO2 calculations and detailed reporting highlighted the council’s efforts to minimise environmental impact.

• Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes reduced delays and errors, optimising material handling and resource allocation.

How Core360x Supported Local Government

Core360x worked closely with Monaghan County Council to design and implement a system that addressed the unique challenges of a local government authority. The solution not only ensured compliance with environmental regulations but also reinforced the council’s leadership in promoting sustainable practices within the public sector.

This project highlighted the role of digital transformation in empowering local government bodies to manage resources responsibly while meeting regulatory and community expectations.

Conclusion

Monaghan County Council’s implementation of Core360x’s system has revolutionised their approach to managing road planing materials. By ensuring compliance with circular economy principles and streamlining operations, the council has set a benchmark for sustainability and efficiency in local government projects.

Ready to support your local government’s sustainability goals? Contact Core360x today to learn how we can help.