We Provide Roads
To develop and maintain a roading network that provides for the safe and efficient operation of district roading.
Roading works in Kawhia Township
How this service is provided
This is Councils' single largest activity and is provided through 806km of rural roads and 28km of urban roads, including bridges. Safety is enhanced through an active improvements programme, seal extensions, emergency restoration, sign posting, pavement marking, street cleaning, street lighting and minor safety projects.
Services Provided
1. 27.6km (98%) of the urban and 486km (62%) of the rural roads are sealed.
2. Road widths/shape are appropriate to the vehicle volumes carried.
3. Sealed road roughness is kept below the point that causes high vehicle wear.
4. Vegetation mowing/cutting/spraying are carried out annually to specified distances from the road.
5. Unsealed roads are maintained by grading up to 3 times per year, and addition of metal as required.
6. Most sealed roads carrying more than 150 vehicles per day have markings to guide traffic - repainted regularly to maintain clarity.
7. Road lighting to promote safe night usage in the communities.
8. Signs where required, with more on higher trafficked roads and intersections.
9. Stormwater control, so that roads have limited ponding in all but large storms.
10. 2km of seal extensions were carried out in the 2005/2006 financial year.
11. 5.6km of general improvements were carried out in that year.
Monitoring the service
Cost
Some road construction work activity is paid 43% by the ratepayer and 57% by Transfund New Zealand (central government agency). Ratepayer contributions are from the District wide rate.
Road maintenance activities are funded 48% by ratepayer and 52% by Transfund New Zealand.
For further information contact our Customer Services Team, on (07) 873 4000.
Road Closures
For Road closure costs see the fees and charges
Road Closure Application form