2018-08-07 S&O Agenda - Att 1 to Item 1 - Draft Bridges Asset Management Plan

2.4    Road Bridges Asset Management Objectives
The AM objectives detailed in the AMP include:
•    A consolidated asset register that identifies (Refer to Annex B):
     o     Asset description;
     o     Asset condition;
     o     Useful life and renewal dates; and
     o     Replacement costs.
•    The levels of service provided by bridges to the Noosa Community;
•    Current and future maintenance expenditure;
•    Identifying any future demand forecasts for the bridges;
•    Stakeholders (refer to Annex F);
•    Identifying any legislative considerations necessary in the management of the bridges;
•    Documenting the financial forecasts for the bridges;
•    Identifying all risks and opportunities related to management of the bridges; and
•    Documentation of any future actions identified to improve the asset management objectives of
     the bridges.

2.5    Levels of Service
The levels of service that are currently being maintained for Council’s bridges are aligned to the
Corporate Plan and Branch Plan objectives. The continuous development and implementation of the
asset management objectives that include good asset governance and asset knowledge are also
aligned to the Corporate Plan objectives. The service delivery is provided internally with external
specialists and technical consultants engaged as required.

There is no demand to change the current levels of service on our bridges, any changes in the levels
of service to the bridges will be required to demonstrate the benefit and will require Council approval.
Changes in levels of service should be addressed through the asset management governance
framework prior to the approval by Council. An example of a change in levels of service would be
the upgrade of a bridge to improve flood immunity. There will be a requirement to provide a business
case to demonstrate the overall community benefits before these changes in the level of service
would be approved.


2.6    Legislative & Standards Requirements
The Legislative and Standards requirements relative to bridges are:
•    Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995
•    Department of Transport and Main Roads - Structures Inspection Manual, September 2016.
•    AS 1742 - Manual of uniform traffic control devices
•    Australian and Queensland Road Rules
•    AUSTROADS Guidelines for Bridge Management: Structure Information, 2004
•    AUSTROADS publications:
•    AP-13/91 Bridge Management Practice
•    AP-14/91 Guide to Bridge Construction Practice
•    AP-15/96 Australian Bridge Design Code
•    AP-23/94 Waterway Design: A Guide to the Hydraulic Design of Bridges, Culverts &
     Floodways.




Asset Management Plan: Road Bridges                                                              Page 5