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Long Term Council Community Plan 2006-2016 - Waikato District ...
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COMMUNITY OUTCOMESAccessible Active Educated GreenTransportationNetworkDevelopment andMaintenancePavementMaintenanceDrainageMaintenanceKerbs and ChannelsCarriagewayResurfacingPavement RenewalUnsealed RoadsStructure PlanningThis activity isfocused on:- Continualimprovement <strong>of</strong> theroading network andits efficiency.- Prudentmaintenance <strong>of</strong>assets to extendtheir useful life andhence maximisethe initial capitalinvestment. The key isensuring the roadingnetwork copes withthe demands <strong>of</strong> thedistrict. Pavement anddrainage maintenanceincludes sealed andunsealed roads.Unsealed roadsare upgraded on apriority basis and tokeep up with growthsuch as subdivisionaldevelopment.Improving facilitiesfor cycling (e.g. roadwalking) encouragesactivity.Growth is plannedbearing in mindthe needs <strong>of</strong> thecommunity andthe requirementto protect theenvironment.CorridorMaintenanceThe management <strong>of</strong>litter and noxiousweeds are examples<strong>of</strong> protecting theenvironment.RegulatoryRural FireParkingConsent ProcessingThrough parkingcontrol, cars areencouraged toturnover fairlyquickly. Councilneeds to ensurethrough carefulconsideration thatconsent applicationsare processed in away that promoteseffective management<strong>of</strong> the roadingnetwork.This activityincorporatesCouncil’sresponsibility forparking and ruralfires. The emphasishere is on protectingthe environment andkeeping residentssafe. In addition,Council has a roleto ensure thatconsideration is givento environmentaleffects and roadingimplications <strong>of</strong>consent applications.38 THE ROAD AHEAD - LONG-TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN 2006-2016