Condition

We will maintain the condition of our trunk road network at an appropriate level: balancing affordability with safety, resilience, sustainability, and the promotion of active and healthy communities.

The condition of our assets provides the foundation of our delivery. If our assets are not maintained affordably and in an appropriate condition, our other asset management objectives cannot be achieved.

We carry out a range of activities, delivered by our Operating Companies and Intelligent Transport System contractors, to manage the trunk road network efficiently and maintain its condition.

Our Activities

Inspections and Surveys

We conduct regular safety inspections, surveys and condition assessments. The data collected feeds into the Asset Management Performance System (AMPS) for analysis and planning of maintenance and renewals.

Routine and Preventative Maintenance

Routine maintenance includes activities such as pothole repairs, gully and signage cleaning, lamp replacements, and vegetation control.

Preventative maintenance incorporates activities such as surface dressing, crack sealing, and drainage maintenance to delay deterioration. Preventative maintenance is scheduled based on asset condition and risk.

Renewal and Replacement

These activities cover larger asset interventions such as resurfacing, bridge strengthening, or lighting upgrades. We prioritise these activities using value management and lifecycle cost analysis, based on the available budget.

Performance and Risk Management

We undertake ongoing monitoring of asset condition and service levels. This allows us to prioritise our maintenance activities and ensures resources are focused where most needed.

Lifecycle Costing and Planning

Using asset performance data, we regularly undertake long-term forecasting of future maintenance needs and costs to inform strategic and operational plans and budget allocation.

Data Management and Continuous Improvement

We have invested in the development of our primary digital tool, AMPS, to enable more robust data management. We will continue to develop it to enhance our asset management decision-making capabilities.