2015-08-18 Infrastructure and Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      18 AUGUST 2015


3                        DR PAGES RD - KINMOND CREEK RD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                             Acting Design Services Team Leader, Craig Eldridge
                                   Planning & Infrastructure Department

Index                              ECM/ Dr Pages Rd & Kinmond Ck Rd Construction - CAP.WORK – 500544
                                   45.12 Roads

Attachments                        1.   Flood Modelling Map & Sections
                                   2.   Road Cross Section


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an update on the planning, design and preparation work to support the
invitation of tenders for the construction of Dr Pages Road. It also provides Council with
information regarding an identified problem of artificially elevated flood levels apparently caused
by unapproved earthwork embankments constructed along Kin Kin Creek in private property.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Acting Design Services Team Leader to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2015 providing an update on the progress of the
planning and design for the upgrade of the unsealed section of Dr Pages Road and Kinmond
Creek Road.


REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the progress of planning and design for the
upgrade of the unsealed section of Dr Pages Road and Kinmond Creek Road.

1.                       Background

Council has allocated $4,700,000 for construction and design checking in its 2015/16 budget for
this project.

The detailed design is being prepared in-house with assistance from specialist consultants where
required.

2.                       Standard and Objectives of Design

The draft design is being prepared to achieve the following:
   Upgrade the "missing link" on Dr Pages Road and Kinmond Creek Road to 8.5m wide two
     lane sealed standard, with a local rural collector road feel
   Upgrade road levels and drainage facilities to meet a 5 or 10 year ARI recurrence interval
     (hydraulic modelling is underway)
   Achieve a design speed environment of 60-80 kph. The posted speed limit will be 80 kph
     and curves will have consistent advisory signs of 60 kph to suit the geometry achievable
     within the existing road reserve
   Provide for 8.5m total roadway width which includes shoulder allowances for cyclists
   Ensure that flood water flows surcharging over the road are managed to meet relevant
     safety standards and to ensure appropriate erosion protection is provided for the road


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