Footpath policy

Footpath Policy review | Introduction | Design considerations | Implementation considerations | Maintenance considerations | Footpath standards | Prioritisation

Maintenance considerations

Maintenance considerations for all footpaths will:

• ensure the Asset Management Plan will recognise the life of each footpath design and location and provide for adequate funding for maintenance and renewal programmes
• enforce the requirements for quality reinstatement of surfaces following development in or access to the street environment (in accordance with the Condition for Use of the Street by Utility Operators)
• implement 'sectioning' of the footpath asset to ensure quality reinstatement [1]

Ensure all future footpath upgrade or renewal works are recorded on a Geographic Information System to improve monitoring and programming of future footpath works. This includes footpath works by private developers and utility companies.

[1] This involves the identification of sections of footpath of a designated area. Work undertaken within a section, would then involve complete reinstatement of the entire section, rather than a patch. This technique reduces the 'patchwork' appearance and maximises pedestrian safety and amenity.

Amended August 2006