Asset Management Plan - Newcastle City Council

Highway Green Spaces Life Cycle Plan♦Potential hazard to the public and operativesthis could in turn lead to a significant financial implication for:♦Compensation claimsConsequential costs could be:♦Poor public image of the CouncilThis risk can be mitigated by regular inspections of all verges, and a targetedverge management regime including regular grass cutting.16.8.3 Another risk associated with highway green spaces is the possibilityof slips on slopes adjacent to the highway:This could be caused by♦♦♦Age of earthworksInadequate drainageSeverity of slopeWhich could result in:♦♦♦Potential hazard to the public & operativesDamage to the highway infrastructureDisruption to the travelling publicThis could in turn lead to a significant financial implication for:♦♦Compensation claimsRepairs to the highwayConsequential costs could be:♦♦Poor public image of the CouncilHardship for the disadvantagedThis risk can be mitigated by regular inspections of all slopes, and theintroduction of a slope management regime.16.9 Forward Works ProgrammeIt is intended to develop a 10-year forward works programme for all routine and‘planned’ maintenance operations these will include:♦♦♦♦Regular inspections of the highway green spaces infrastructureGrass CuttingWeeding of flower beds and plantersHedge trimming149