Maintaining complex spreadsheets, second guessing service levels, collecting road asset data that no one uses, juggling budget implications, and trying to communicate the bigger picture to Council are common frustrations associated with forward works programming.
But not so for the team at Gladstone Regional Council, Queensland, who now deliver their works programs live via an online GIS platform with the ability to make practical engineering adjustments in the field that automatically update the bottom line in real time.
Visually engaging and easy to navigate, online mapping of the works program communicates where planned works are located in the region using traffic light colours.
The integrated mobility tool automatically syncs back to the online works program allowing field staff to go paperless.
And all this without the need for specialised software or information technology expertise.
Powering this innovative technology is a detailed data set collected and modelled by consulting engineering firm Shepherd as part of completing Council’s road condition survey, comprehensive revaluation and road renewal program.
Council’s works programs were developed using defined service level metrics integrated with high definition imagery and GIS data captured by Shepherd’s unique Road Asset Condition Assessment System (RACAS®) – watch the demo racas.com.au.
Effective modelling tools were also applied to the data set, balancing theory with practical delivery to ensure outcomes that meet both engineering and financial requirements.
Using knowledge held within the organisation as well as the expertise and tools of Shepherd, Gladstone Regional Council has significantly advanced its Road Asset Management.
For intelligent asset management solutions that work, talk to the
Shepherd team at shepherdservices.com.au.
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