As part of the Province’s replacement fleet, 50 BMW cars were parked at the college on Sunday, according to Mackenzie, for storage and to make room at the Government Motor Transport facility in Maitland.that the lack of use of the vehicles was a result of delays brought on by the tendering process for the application of reflective marking, branding, and technological installation.
‘So what is happening to the other 60 vehicles? We will pose follow-up questions to the MEC about the details of the tender process he is talking about.’ In this process, reflective markings and branding were installed, modern emergency lights and sirens were installed, and in-vehicle technology, like number plate recognition camera solutions, which the manufacturer’s approval was required, was also used.
While this delay was unavoidable and regrettable, according to Mackenzie, the choice to install the proper equipment after adhering to the established tendering procedure could not be criticised.