We will be working with council over the next 6 months to prove the number of operational issues.
1. Does a tyre roller improve the surface longevity of an unsealed road after grading and resheeting? Currently a single steel drum roller is used on grading works. Is it economical to do so?
2. Does a ripping (cut depth […]
Started on the implementation of the maintenance management system. Include staff training and system implementation.
Completed the roads financial asset roll over and then revaluation of roads and drainage assets.
Developed an asset management plan with staff for roads. Defined clearly the services that are provided and costs to continue to deliver such services. Also identified gaps in funding for the coming future.
Just Had the opportunity to review a NSW Council using a grid roller for maintenance grading. The purpose of using the roller was to break down the grass matter that was in the material retrieved off the shoulders, rather than wasting both the grass and gravel present. I’m currently reviewing the possibilities of this techinique […]
We completed some further training for all staff in the new region on the unsealed road management system that has been operating at the original Mackay City council since 2002.
Started on the implementation of the maintenance management system for unsealed roads for the new region. This included the old Sarina and Mirani Shires. We have started the development of best practice operational techniques with the review of current grading techniques. Management processes of service delivery and budgeting is commencing this coming month.
Presented to Regional Councilor on the unsealed road delivery model process currently been used and refined. We covered the following items: 1. Road Network 2. Current Service Levels for Unsealed Roads 3. Delivery Model Process 4. Budget tools used to model the Delivery Approach.
Presented to regional council managers and supervisors the unsealed road delivery model process currently been used at the old Maroochy Shire council. We covered the following items: 1. Current Service Levels for Unsealed Roads 2. Delivery Model Process 3. Budget tools used to model the Delivery Approach.
Initial implementation of system and procedures is complete. This has been the quickest implementation I have ever completed. Mainly due to the fact that their supervisors actually asked me to come and help. They were very keen to get things working better, which made it really easy to complete implementation. Thank-you to Graeme and John […]