Compact size, three brushes, a waste container with a capacity of 5 cubic meters, a water tank capable of holding 700 liters, and a street cleaning facilitator system equipped with an upper and lateral water jet lance.
These are just some of the main innovative features of the seven street sweepers presented this morning to the city alongside Mayor Maria Aida Episcopo, councilors for the environment and public companies Lucia Aprile and Davide Emanuele, president of Amiu Puglia Antonella Lomoro, and General Manager Antonello Antonicelli.
With the arrival of these seven latest-generation sweepers, Amiu Puglia inaugurates a renewal phase for its fleet in the Foggia Operating Unit. This initial investment amounts to approximately one million euros in compliance with the provisions outlined in the Industrial Plan. In September, an additional 26 vehicles will arrive, including compactors and porters primarily intended for separate waste collection.
“In recent months,” says Mayor Episcopo, “we have finally initiated separate collection for non-domestic users. We have replaced bins and conducted publicity campaigns—such as those featuring glass bells—and provided containers for dog waste as well as cigarette butt collectors. In short, our administration’s commitment alongside Amiu Puglia is tangible. Today we celebrate another achievement that I believe marks a new phase: one where our city becomes increasingly cleaner thanks to this new quality standard.”
Innovative technology is the strong point of these seven sweepers that citizens will see operating on the streets of Foggia starting today. The installed motorization is among the most ecological available on the market; thanks to its body capacity, each sweeper boasts great autonomy by being able to collect substantial amounts of waste.
“We selected these sweepers,” explains Amiu Puglia president Antonella Lomoro, “by seeking innovation in terms of effectiveness and efficiency to enhance street and sidewalk sweeping services. To achieve our goals outlined in the Industrial Plan we need citizens’ collaboration because protecting our city requires continuous effort. Amiu Puglia strongly relies on each citizen’s civic sense to strengthen results.”
Priority has also been given to ensuring safety at work for employees: The cabin has been designed to provide operators with a comfortable ergonomic working environment characterized by extremely low noise levels and unparalleled visibility from a windscreen that extends from floor to roof.
“In addition to these vehicles arriving,” adds environmental councilor Lucia Aprile, “we must also highlight hiring eight full-time drivers who will be dedicated solely to this service. Soon we will also be able to count on other types of vehicles that will complete our fleet. These are results that make us particularly happy because they will lead noticeable improvements throughout our city. After all, we had older vehicles that did not meet large-city needs; with these upgrades certainly there will be palpable changes.”
The sweepers feature a flexible sweeping system designed so their sweeping group ensures thorough cleaning under various conditions while maintaining excellent suction performance at high speeds. The inclusion of a third brush allows coverage over larger surfaces up to 3.5 meters wide while simultaneously sweeping both roadways and sidewalks.
“Our project for a greener Foggia,” concludes public companies councilor Davide Emanuele, ”is taking shape—one that’s cleaner and more aligned with modern standards. Today we present innovative tools for hygiene activities which guarantee continuous street cleaning services thereby enhancing livability for all residents.”