Road Management Plan

This document sets out how we manage Manningham’s local road network, including more than 686 km of local roads, 912 km of pathways, and 980 km of kerb and channel.

The Plan is guided by the Road Management Act 2004 and aligns with our broader asset management and financial strategies.

Focus areas:

• Service standards define how often roads and footpaths are inspected and maintained.
• Roads and pathways are classified by use and importance to prioritise maintenance.
• Maintenance targets set response times for repairs based on risk and road category.
• The plan aims to reduce hazards and ensure safe travel for everyone.

Our responsibilities under the Road Management Plan

We manage local roads, while the Department of Transport and Planning manage arterial roads and freeways. However, not all infrastructure within the road reserve on local roads is managed by us.

For example:

• Property owners are responsible for maintaining vehicle crossovers and nature strips.
• Utility providers manage their infrastructure (e.g. water, gas, electricity).

How we maintain our roads

We use a four-tier inspection system:

• Reactive inspections: we respond to community requests.
• Proactive inspections: we schedule inspections based on road hierarchy.
• Condition assessments: we evaluate the long-term health of assets.
• Emergency works: we provide immediate responses to urgent hazards.

Maintenance is prioritised based on risk, usage, and available resources. Temporary measures may be used to mitigate risks until permanent repairs are completed.