Hilltops Council is leading the way in unsealed road maintenance with a focus on grading consistency and resource optimisation- directly improving road performance, crew efficiency, and community outcomes.
Key insights from field trials:
🔹Medium grading road passes are uniform across crews, with consistent standard of 3 to 4 passes, focusing on key quality outcomes.
🔹Windrow height consistently reaches shin height (250mm+), improving road performance through greater material volume for stronger compaction
🔹Grading production averages 200–230 m/hr, supporting more predictable service delivery outcomes
Operational standouts:
- Water truck setups are the most consistent I’ve seen, helping crews produce a more uniform finish
- Road widths held at 5m for low-volume roads—cutting maintenance costs by ~30%
Services are now modelled across three regions to balanced delivery and services.
This is a strong example of how standards and smart planning can elevate service delivery.