Work category 215: Structures component replacements

Introduction

This work category provides for the renewal of components of:

• road bridges
• retaining structures
• guardrails
• tunnels
• stock access structures
• cattle stops
• footpaths on road structures, and
• pedestrian over-bridges/underpasses.

Examples of qualifying activities

Examples of qualifying activities include, but may not be limited to:

• replacement of deteriorated structural members
• replacement of damaged components
• replacement of bridge decks
• replacement or modification of gabion baskets
• replacement of handrails on structures
• replacement of guardrail components, and
• replacement of crib blocks in retaining structures supporting roads.

Other potential activities that are not in the above list should be discussed with the NZTA for eligibility.

Funding assistance rate

The usual funding assistance rate is:

• the Approved Organisation’s base rate
• the Approved Organisation’s special purpose roads rate, and
• 100 percent for the NZTA (state highways).