Moyne Shire Sealed Road, Kerb and Footpath Condition Assessment Survey

Project background

• Diverse region located in south-west Victoria, home to a thriving dairy industry and popular holiday destinations, Port Fairy and Peterborough.

Scope and challenges

• Sealed roads, kerbs and footpaths in varying states of condition, needed to be assessed according to their condition, and distresses recorded.
• Development of condition rating indices • Must use Council’s Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and software.
• Project to be delivered expediently and within tight budget constraints.

Solutions and results

• Quick and successful adaptation to the client’s needs.
• Unnecessary delays avoided by innovative solutions to software problems.
• Comprehensive report prepared to assist the client in scheduling future roadworks.
• Rating guidelines prepared and improvements for future condition assessment surveys detailed to the client.
• Development of an excellent client relationship.
• Positive result in terms of time, cost and technical interpretation.