Central Coast residents may begin to notice in-depth road analysis taking place in a street near them, with Council commencing a comprehensive road condition assessment across its entire sealed road network.

Comprising more than 2200 kilometres of sealed road pavement, the project will provide a road condition assessment that will underpin the future allocation of funds and resources.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the data collected will be used to develop future road renewal programs and determine the most effective way to treat and manage Council’s road assets.

“Our road network if joined would stretch from the Central Coast to the Cape York Peninsula,” said Mr Reynolds.

“The condition assessment is an extensive undertaking, but once completed we will have data on every road, to assist in programming future works effectively and efficiently.

“In the meantime, we will continue our works to maintain and improve our road assets, with more than 500 road renewal or upgrade works this financial year, and an even greater number expected to be carried out in the year ahead.”

Group Leader Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said the project will result in high definition video imagery for all Council roads and ensure accurate measurement of road defects using advanced laser technology.

“Council has engaged data collection specialists to undertake this comprehensive assessment by using the latest technologies to provide an accurate overview of our entire road network,” said Mr Dowling.

“This information will enable us to effectively allocate funds and resources to support our future Capital Works programs.

“This approach is considered industry best practice and it’s the first time work of this detail has been undertaken on the Central Coast — with the results feeding into a comprehensive roads program for next year and beyond.

“In addition, we will be taking the opportunity to catalogue, map and assess all regulatory signage, line marking and raised pavement markers to provide a comprehensive picture of all road-related assets.”

Council continues to encourage residents to support the maintenance and development of our road network by reporting any potholes. To report a pothole contact Council on 4325 8222 or 4350 5555.