2021-01-18 GC - Item 7 - Attachment 1 - Pathways and Boardwalks Asset Management Plan

3. Future Demand
3.1    Demand Drivers
There is currently an inconsistent approach of demand management applied to the management of
the pathways and boardwalks through the monitoring of the asset conditions, changes in the service
delivery and usage levels. Increases in patronage and operational changes are key demand drivers
on the current and future levels of serviceability for pathways and boardwalks. Significant changes
in the services provided and the monitoring of these activities should act as an indicator to reviewing
demand management for a specific building and facility. It is Council Policy that any change in the
level of service due to demand is reported to Council in accordance with current guidelines and
practices.

The major drivers of capital upgrade for pathways and boardwalks will be:
 external funding opportunities to improve the current levels of service,
 risk management – including safety and compliance,
 changes in usage levels,
 climate change adaptation,
 re-purposing of a facility,
 changes in technologies,
 Impacts on operational and maintenance activities.

The regular pathways and boardwalks inspection programs will act as a trigger for any need to
improve on preventative maintenance activities to preserve the life of the assets.

In addition, the development of programs such as establishing the guiding principles for upgrading,
new or renewing pathways and boardwalks and specific strategies such as the cycling and walking
strategy and transport strategy will determine the priority of upgrade works required on these assets
into the future.
3.2    Demand Impacts on Assets
Impacts affecting demand include changes in demographics, seasonal factors, consumer
preferences and expectations, technological changes, economic factors, environmental awareness,
legislation changes, and historical importance. Council will respond to demand for new services by
ensuring that a combination of managing existing assets (including upgrades/renewals of
components) and by providing new assets to meet these current and predicted future demands. The
development of the Noosa Council Cycling and Walking Strategy combined with the overarching
Transport Strategy will be fundamental in identifying demand impacts on the pathways and
boardwalk network.

Other operational demand impacts on pathways and boardwalks relate to periods of scheduled
closures for asset repairs/refurbishment or maintenance works. These scheduled activities should
ideally be undertaken outside of the peak demand periods where patronage of these assets is most
prevalent. Where practical, after-hour works for scheduled maintenance and capital works may be
necessary to reduce the impacts on the services these assets support.
3.3    Climate Change Adaptation
Climate Change Adaptation initiatives will be another demand driver that will affect assets that are
located in coastal and foreshore areas. Consideration for tidal surge, rising sea levels and erosion
must be taken into consideration for future upgrades for those affected assets. Those assets can be
identified in the new coastal hazard layers created as part of Council’s development of a Climate
Change Adaptation Plan and viewed on Intramaps. They are located in the Development
Assessment module, under the ‘Coastal Hazards’ folder. Consultation with Council’s Program
Coordinator - Climate Change Adaptation should be undertaken for any assets within these zones.

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