Rockhampton’s annual road condition testing assists with maintenance task
Rockhampton Regional Council is continuing to condition survey the region’s 1,492 kilometres of sealed streets and roads.
A vehicle equipped with a sophisticated laser scanner is gathering data that will be used by the Infrastructure Services Department to assist in determining road maintenance and reconstruction priorities over the coming years.
Chair of Council’s Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Stephen Schwarten, said the annual survey takes approximately six weeks to complete and provides important information that can be used to upkeep almost $1.2 billion worth of community road network assets.
“The inspection involves the rating of various pavement distresses,” Councillor Schwarten said.
“It will supply data on the extent of pavement failures, surface texture problems, pavement cracking, pavement rutting, roughness and readability.”
On average, $12 million is spent by Council on road maintenance and reconstruction each year.
“These highly detailed surveys ensure funds are directed where they are most needed,” Councillor Schwarten said.
