Transport Asset Management Plan - Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council
Transport Asset Management Plan
It is proposed to introduce more extensive structural checks when resources allow. We therefore have
partial records on the condition of this asset.
3.2.1.7 Public Rights of Way (PROW)
We are responsible for approximately 74km of Public Rights of Way. We maintain a definitive map
and have a formal system of inspection. We currently work with members of the public and
organisations such as landowners and the Ramblers Association to record defects.
3.2.2 Management of the Highway Asset
The management of the highway asset accounts for the major proportion of the Borough’s
maintenance budget. The Highway Management section undertakes routine maintenance such as
gully emptying and highway patching and engages contractors through a term maintenance contract
to undertake this work. The Section is also responsible for the annual survey of the network, which is
the means of determining the extent of deterioration of the network. Results from these surveys are
used to programme future maintenance improvements.
The Borough is divided into 76 parcels and these receive a safety inspection every three months.
Category 1 defects are logged and dealt with within 24 hours. Other defects are recorded using a
manual notebook system where the information is passed to the highway superintendent who will
review and decide upon priorities.
Information on any defects provided by members of the public is logged and a Highway
Superintendent will visit sites within 24 hours. The highway superintendent will decide if the fault is in
fact a defect and if so it will be confirmed on the database.
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