Not all roads can be kept open all of the time. There are a range of weather events that affect the Waitaki District Council managed network, as well as other incidents such as planned closures and crashes.
This case study reviews what has been achieved by the Christchurch Transport Operations Centre (CTOC) in a particularly challenging environment following the Christchurch Earthquakes of September 2010 and February 2011, and the subsequent travel disruption from post-earthquake rebuilding activities.
In developing a network management approach to deliver a ‘fit for purpose’ roading network Southland District Council identified economic productivity as a key factor.
The purpose of this framework is to clarify the application of current road classification systems and operating plans that are being used by road controlling authorities.
The Wanganui District Council along with its Alliance partner Downer have implemented a process for fault identification on unsealed and sealed pavements that not only identifies faults but categorises then in terms of where they are positioned in the asset lifecycle curve.
The Waikato Road Asset Technical Accord (RATA) is on the way to its goal of “Achieving best practice road asset management within the Waikato by improving capability, capacity and outcomes through effective collaboration”.
The customer focused service levels of the ONRC require a modified approach to traditional asset management if they are to be delivered effectively and efficiently.
The following information has been developed as a guideline to assist local authorities in the Waikato undertake the measurement in a consistent way, using best practice documentation and information.
This case study provides an example of how a rural district council has initially applied the One Network Road Classification (ONRC) customer levels of service and performance Framework. It outlines the challenges that have been encountered, and how these will be addressed for the 2018 AMP.
