Asset Management Plan: Footpaths, Kerbs and Roads

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This consultation is now completed.

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who provided feedback as part of the Draft Asset Management Plan: Footpaths, Kerbs and Roads consultation.

On 23 February 2021 Council received the community feedback and a proposed Asset Management Plan 2021 for endorsement.

The full report including the community consultation report can be found in the Council Agenda for 23 February 2021 pages 194 - 361. The summary of feedback on Community Engagement is Appendix 5 of the full report, pages 328 - 361.

The adopted Road, Footpath and Kerb Asset Management Plan 2021 is available in the Document

This consultation is now completed.

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who provided feedback as part of the Draft Asset Management Plan: Footpaths, Kerbs and Roads consultation.

On 23 February 2021 Council received the community feedback and a proposed Asset Management Plan 2021 for endorsement.

The full report including the community consultation report can be found in the Council Agenda for 23 February 2021 pages 194 - 361. The summary of feedback on Community Engagement is Appendix 5 of the full report, pages 328 - 361.

The adopted Road, Footpath and Kerb Asset Management Plan 2021 is available in the Document Library to the right.


What's not in the scope:

  • Individual Road Section Requests – Council has a detailed data set of the road condition collected through its auditing cycle. Information on the aesthetics of the road are not sought as there are many factors considered for the resealing of each road.
  • Sealing of unsealed roads – Council has recently endorsed a policy position on sealing or upgrading unsealed roads and has provisioned for upgrades within the plan over the ten year cycle, based on the policy and budget cycle
  • Infrastructure along the footpath network – The key assets along the footpath network where the request for new infrastructure is captured through the Customer Request System, so feedback on where bins, toilets or non-transportation assets is not readily sought.
  • Kerbs at the front of private property – This information is analysed through the storm water network each annual business cycle and does not require additional feedback

If you have a request for footpath or road upgrades please feel free to lodge a Customer Request for a specific section to be included into our zoned maintenance. You can do this by calling 8408 0400 or submit a request via https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/Pages/Report-An-Issue.aspx

What we wanted to know:

  • Do you feel safe on our roads?
  • Are your footpaths walkable?
  • Does the footpath network in general get you to where you need to go?
  • Can you push a pram easy, does it meet your general needs?
  • Do you feel the unsealed roads are safe and traversable?
  • Is the road and footpath network in good condition?
  • Are the roads well maintained?
  • Is the kerbing adequate and funnels water to the storm water system?
  • Would you like more information around when your road/footpath is due for renewing?

The road network:

You might also be interested to know what roads are looked after by Council and what roads fall under the SA Government Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT).

The main arterial roads linking the majority of towns with the Adelaide Hills Region are owned by DIT. These include the main roads from Stirling through to Birdwood (Aldgate, Bridgewater, Verdun, Woodside, Charleston through to Birdwood), and extend out to to most major towns. These roads are under care and control of the state government department.

Local, collector and distributor roads are the responsibility of Council. An example of these major collector/distributor roads include, Longwood Rd (Heathfield), Jones Road (Balhannah), Kersboork Forreston Road (Forreston), Tregarthan Road (Summertown). The local roads are all the local streets that link to the major Council or DIT roads.

To see if the main arterial roads are the responsibility of the department they have an interactive map defining their road network.

https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/road_projects/state-wide_road_improvement_and_maintenance_works

or a PDF available here:

https://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/14743/dpti_maintained_roads_metropolitan.pdf

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Ask us about the Asset Management Plan and our team will get back to you as soon as possible. 

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    Why is it that absolute minimum maintenance has been carried out on Emmett Rd over the 35 years that I have resided here. The integrity & safety of this road is an absolute disgrace. Further to this and in the interest of our native vegetation the overgrowth of e.g broom, bone seed & other noxious weeds is a disgrace. A council employee on a ride on mower does not do the trick in cutting back all this evil growth. Footwork & a brush cutter would be more effective. There is thick broom on this road >2 metres in height, their pods will soon ripen, burst & germinate to further invade any native vegetation that is remaining on this road.

    vonniegove asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Vonniegove, thanks for your questions about Emmet Road. Emmett Road over several years has received an allocation of weed control funding to manage the sites of biodiversity interest - Native Vegetation Marker Sites. This funding targeting Declared and environmental weeds. A recent shift in overarching management has resulted in Council Biodiversity funding redirected to the Landscape Board for targeted allocation across the Council region. With over 2000km of roadside vegetation to manage we have a schedule program to work around the Council area with the available funding, Emmett Road needs to be prioritised against all native vegetation sites across the entire council region, however feedback received is always valuable. 

    You are welcome to get in touch with the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board who are responsible for targeted funding allocation for declared and environmental weeds across the Council region https://landscape.sa.gov.au/hf/home Tel - 08 8391 7500 hf.landscapeboard@sa.gov.au 

    Regards

    Sarah

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    The road that crosses the Torrens River on Forreston Road at Gumeracha has no allowance for foot traffic. Residents regularly walk to the Cemetery by walking across this bridge and its not safe. Is there any plan in the future of a Footbridge being constructed next to the bridge for foot traffic?

    ahann asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Ahann, thank you for your question. Council does not have any current plans for a footbridge across the River Torrens north of Gumeracha. You can make requests for upgrades via our website: https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/Pages/Report-An-Issue.aspx

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    Would love to see a footpath in Carey Gully, along Greenhill Rd - from Badenoch rd till Gully rd. Many locals walk a lap and this part you’re squashed between the shoulder and the bush...dodging cobwebs and hopping around snakes...

    Jtw asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Jtw, thank you for your comment regarding footpaths in Carey Gully.  Specific requests for footpath upgrades or new footpaths don’t form part of this consultation, however feedback received is always valuable and allow us to target areas of concern.  Please feel free to lodge a Customer Request for a specific section to be included into our future footpath upgrade program. You can do this by calling 8408 0400 or submit a request via https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/Pages/Report-An-Issue.aspx

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    Who is responsible for the maintenance of Onkaparinga Valley Road - the council or DIT? The road between Verdun and Balhannah especially, is very poor and the cracks, potholes and uneven surface contribute to excessive traffic noise, particularly from large trucks.

    Judi Endersby asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Judy, many thanks for your question Onkaparinga Valley Road is under the care and control of DIT.  The Department for Transport and Infrastructure can be contacted via https://dit.sa.gov.au/contact_us/compliments_and_complaints

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    Kintyre Rd in Woodforde is under AHC (and not interested in being under CCC) but does not have a footpath. It is a high road traffic zone as well as a lot of residents and school students that walk unsafely on the road. We don't want to move to CCC purely for safety - is there any chance a footpath can or will be installed in the near future before someone is seriously hurt?

    Jones asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Jones, thanks for your question. 

    The developer of Hamilton Hill has a requirement to install a footpath on Kintyre Road (southern side) from Tay Road to meet the existing footpath near Heather Avenue.

    At this time Council does not have a proposal to extend beyond Tay Road, however, Council is reviewing the way in which it undertakes the priority of installing new footpaths and your feedback will be considered as part of that review.

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    When can you resurface our street ? We all pay high rates and it's like a patchwork quilt...a very disgraceful one.

    M.Mander asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Mander, Council develops a three year rolling surface renewal plan through its annual business planning process each year.  If you could please provide details of roads that you feel are in poor condition these will be included within the review process along with internal audits, staff feedback and customer requests received to build an overall replacement plan. You can do this by submitting a request via https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/Pages/Report-An-Issue.aspx

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    piccadilly rd, from intersection of greenhill rd, summertown, needs to be more accessible for walkers. there are blackberrys, fallen branches, limbs from trees/plants , deep furrows causing falls, (near top end of greenhill rd/piccadilly rd_), no where to get off road in places to avoid speeding trucks, and cars. this needs to be made a safe walking so called footpath, now that more residents and people have moved into this Summertown area, in the last 14 years, that we have been living on piccadilly rd summertown. 5141.

    sanders asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Sanders, Thank you for your reply regarding the access for walkers, or overgrown vegetation.  Council undertakes roadside vegetation maintenance throughout the year through its programmed maintenance.  Specific requests from the public when received are always valuable and allow us to target areas of concern.  Please feel free to lodge a Customer Request for a specific section to be included into our zoned maintenance. You can do this by calling 8408 0400 or submit a request via https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/Pages/Report-An-Issue.aspx

    regarding speeding trucks/vehicles Council & State Road speed limits are developed by the (DIT) Department of Infrastructure and enforced by SA Police, and while Council monitors traffic volumes on its own network, we can provide recommendations and report excessive speeds through this process but unfortunately does not have any power to act on speeding motorists. DIT can be contacted via https://dit.sa.gov.au/contact_us/compliments_and_complaints

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