Gareth Day
Head Of Operations , Welsh Government / Llywodraeth CymruGareth is the Head of Operations at the Welsh Government, leading on the overall day-to-day maintenance and operation of the strategic road network within Wales on behalf of Welsh Ministers.
He is the client lead for the two trunk road agents who employ over 500 employees and are responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in Wales.
Gareth is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He has over 25 years highway experience covering both private and public sectors working for consultants, contractors and agents.
He has a track record of key capital programme and project delivery and more recently leading the multi-disciplinary teams for the maintenance and operation for the strategic road network.
My Sessions at Cold Comfort
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Keynote: Learning Lessons on the Strategic Road Network in Wales
- An overview of Welsh Government strategic road network in Wales.
- A review of the 2024/25 winter season and the various storm and events that took place.
- An overview of the lessons being learnt for future adverse weather and event impacts.
Panel: Cross-boundary Collaboration to Improve Response to Extreme and Varied Weather Events
Speakers
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Gareth Day Head Of Operations Welsh Government / Llywodraeth Cymru -
Carol Valentine Chair National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) -
Ann Carruthers Director of Environment Leicestershire County Council -
Jonathan Munslow Chair of UKRLG Climate Adaptation Sub Board United Kingdom Roads Leadership Group -
Shaun Wilson Operations & Highway Maintenance Manager South Gloucestershire Council
