Draft Long Term Plan 2012-2022 - Hurunui District Council

www.hurunui.govt.nzRoads and FootpathsOverviewRoads and Footpaths covers the following activity describedbelow:Activity 1: Roads (roads, bridges, footpaths, street lighting, androad safety)Our AimTo provide a transport network that is safe and accessible for allpeople throughout the District.Why is the Council Involved?We undertake the professional and technical work involved inproviding the on-going management of the District’s roadingnetwork. Partial funding for road construction projects andon-going maintenance requirements is received from the NewZealand Transport Agency (NZTA). Public ownership of theroads and footpaths ensures appropriate property access andunimpeded rite of passage for the freedom of travel throughoutthe area.Community OutcomesThe Roads and Footpaths activity described in this section,primarily contributes to two of our community outcomes:1. A desirable and safe place to live:• We have attractive well designed townships• Communities have access to adequate health andemergency services and systems and resources areavailable to meet civil defence emergencies• Risks to public health are identified and appropriatelymanagedMajor Projects PlannedProjectBridge maintenanceand repairsSealed RoadresurfacingMinor improvementprogrammePavementrehabilitationprogrammeTraffic servicesrenewals - streetlightingYear Planned2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015+$269,106 $279,900 $285,858 $299,435$1,000,371 $1,040,519 $1,062,647 $1,113,118$270,999 $281,874 $287,869 $301,541$580,215 $603,501 $616,336 $645,608$207,703 $216,039 $220,633 $231,112Significant Negative EffectsHurunui’s land transport network affords people a high degreeof mobility, but this, and other economic and social benefits, hassome significant environmental costs. High volumes of trafficproduce noise, air, and light pollution. Dust from unsealed roadscauses a nuisance on neighbouring properties and impacts onroad safety due to decreased visibility. At present our transportinfrastructure needs outweigh the negative effects on ourenvironmental wellbeing and are sustainable at least for theperiod of this plan. Alternatives for the future will need to besought if this balance shifts.Emergency ManagementIn an emergency, particularly a civil defence emergency, we willcontinue to deliver services as long as it is safe and practical tocontinue to do so. The roading network will receive priority inthe event of a civil emergency and every effort will be made tomake the roads clear and safe to drive on.Financial SummaryA financial summary for this group of activities is shown at theend of the Roads and Footpaths activity.2. A place with essential infrastructure:• We have a strong emphasis on service delivery acrossall infrastructure including roading, water (for drinkingand development), waste water, stormwater and solidwastePrinces Street, Waikari - Road & Community Improvement Programme84