Gunnedah Shire Council –
Data Collection Assessments.
Client.
Gunnedah Regional Council
Location.
Gunnedah, NSW
Project Description.
While undertaking NHVR Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Program (SLGAAP) data collection across the region, Ductile Consulting Engineers identified an opportunity to complete Council’s inspection program concurrently, significantly reducing mobilisation costs and improving value for money.
Our Role
Ductile Consulting Engineers:
- Planned and coordinated inspections alongside the NHVR SLGAAP data collection program to maximise efficiency.
- Undertook Level 2 condition inspections of four bridges in accordance with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Structures Inspection Manual.
- Completed structural risk inspections of 28 culverts using the TfNSW Culvert Inspection and Risk Assessment methodology.
- Utilised our proprietary digital inspection platform to capture field data and produce consistent, high-quality inspection reports.
- Delivered detailed condition information and maintenance recommendations to support Council’s ongoing asset management program.
Value Delivered
By integrating Council’s inspection program with the NHVR data collection works, Ductile minimised mobilisation costs while delivering comprehensive condition assessments across multiple asset types. The project provided Gunnedah Shire Council with consistent, digital inspection records and practical information to support maintenance planning, future investment decisions and the long-term management of its bridge and culvert network.
Other Projects.
Tamworth Regional Council – L2 Inspections
Ductile Consulting Engineers completed Level 2 inspections of 64 bridges and 122 major culverts for Tamworth Regional Council. Using a dedicated culvert inspection methodology, DCE delivered more cost-effective inspections with reporting tailored specifically to culvert assets.
OSOM Vehicle Access Advice – South Burnett Regional Council
We completed a technical review of structural assessments for two bridges and two major culverts along Ironpot Road, providing South Burnett Regional Council with specialist advice to support oversized and overmass (OSOM) vehicle access for the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm.
Level 3 Structural Assessment – Walcha Council
We undertook a Level 3 structural assessment of G R Hicks Bridge, evaluating its load-carrying capacity and investigating concrete deterioration. We provided recommendations for targeted repairs, heavy vehicle access and ongoing asset management to support the bridge’s long-term serviceability.