Asset Management Plan - Newcastle City Council

Asset Information StrategyTable 13.2.1 Details of Existing Inventory Data. (Carriageways)ItemCoverage(%)RecordsFormat &LocationSymologyLocation of cellars under thecarriageway30 SymologydatabaseLocation of Gullies 70 SymologydatabaseLocation of Highway 80 Hard copyDrainageplans,Condition of Gullies 0Condition of Highway 0DrainageSymologyConfidenceLevel(%)LastSurveyedUpdateFrequency50 N/A Adhoc whenidentified95 2006 Adhoc whenidentified30 N/A No updatesundertaken13.2.5 Current information uses: Records used to inform future maintenanceplans & to prioritise works, the BVPIs are used as a reporting tool for centralGovernment and for inclusion in the LTP annual report. It is intended to put inplace a long term works programme based on the inspection records.13.2.6 Improvement Actions: It is anticipated that the additional requiredinformation will be gathered by a number of methods as set out below:Data Collection:A video survey of 30% of the Classified network and 20% of the unclassifiednetwork has been completed by DCL, with the roads picked being arepresentative sample of all of the roads within the network. Following validationof the survey results it is intended that the remaining percentage of the networkshould be surveyed by video and/or walked inspection within the next 12 months.The survey is intended to pick up details of Surface Type for Carriageways, trafficcalming features, build outs, anti-skid surfacing, lay-bys, central islands andcentral reserve.The Highway Inspectors have been detailed to record a number of pieces ofasset information during their regular six monthly inspections, the details include,Surface type, and condition.In addition the Highway control Assistants (HCA) have been asked to record anyconstruction details that can be found during their regular site visits (NRSWAopenings etc.) and from any additional cores and trial holes that may beundertaken for any reason, the HCA’s have also been asked to record theirinstitutional knowledge regarding any of the required information.Database PopulationIn order to populate the database as quickly as possible a number ofassumptions are being used regarding information on similar streets (e.g. widthof carriageway on residential streets = 5.5m). These assumptions will be testedover the coming months and amendments made where necessary.59