Roading and transport provides people with access to employment, services, education, and recreation, providing for the movement of goods and services supporting a growing economy.
Roads, footpaths, verges, street lighting, signage and bridges are key aspects of the road and transport system within the Mackenzie district.
Roading Professional Services is a business unit enabling the road network within the Mackenzie District to be managed in-house by council staff, while remaining eligible for NZTA assistance.
Services include:
- Letting and supervising of works contracts for the maintenance and improvement of the road network.
- Maintaining a District Roading Programme in accordance with NZTA requirements.
- Collecting and maintaining information on the road network.
- Researching and developing innovative methods to improve the level of service provided by the road network and to reduce costs.
- Liaison with stakeholders, other road authorities and contractors, to maintain a high profile to the Council's road management activities.
- Carrying out maintenance and improvement works external to NZTA funding, notably footpath maintenance and upgrades.