Case Study: Dorset Council improves road condition data and targeted repairs with Gaist

Dorset Council - Customer Case Study

Dorset Council, a local authority in England, faced challenges with the accuracy of its road condition data from its existing SCANNER surveys. The data was generating trust issues and false negatives, leading to inefficient, blanket-coverage repair strategies. To address this, Dorset worked with vendor Gaist, utilizing its high-definition camera survey technology to gain a more precise understanding of its network.

The solution from Gaist provided highly accurate, detailed data that identified defects to the nearest point, enabling targeted repairs instead of full-road replacements. This shifted Dorset's model to a more effective, risk-based approach, improving efficiency and informing new strategies for early intervention and lifecycle management. Gaist's service also helped improve the council's asset inventory, supporting better cross-asset prioritization and investment projections.

Dorset Council

Michael Hansford

Asset & Performance Manager