Request for Community Feedback and Comments
Council is seeking community feedback and comments on the Footpath Strategic Asset Management Plan document. The Footpath Management Plan has been prepared to assist Council in improving the way it delivers services from Council owned infrastructure.
In addition to comments on the document, Council welcomes input from the community on the questions below:
This plan identifies that Council is underspending significantly on the expected maintenance for the number of footpaths we have, this is leading to footpaths being in very poor condition, particularly where constructed of gravel or spray seal. One of the ways this plan addresses this problem is by moving to only having footpaths on one side of the road outside of town centres and key service routes. This will mean that Council will cease maintaining footpaths on one side of the road in many areas.
Do you think this is an appropriate strategy or would you prefer Council increase rates to fund the required maintenance?
This plan identifies that approximately $780,000 additional capital funding p.a. is required to bring core footpaths up to community expectations. This may require an up to 15% rate rise over the period to fund. What are your views on the cost benefit of doing this?
Do you think raising rates to improve footpath infrastructure is the best direction for Council or should the footpath network continue at the current standard?
