Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP).
Client.
NHVR
Location.
Various across QLD, NSW, and Victoria
Project Description.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulators (NHVR)s Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP) is an Australian Government funded initiative to optimise heavy vehicle access on local road networks across Australia.
Ductile Consulting Engineers has been engaged to provide a range of different bridge and culvert assessment services ranging from Tier 1 assessments (basic capability screening assessments) to Asset Improvement Reports (detailed options studies for deficient structures).
Through this project, Ductile Consulting Engineers are helping local government road managers to better understand the capabilities and limitations of their bridge/culvert networks.
Other Projects.
Bridge Network Condition & Capability Assessments
GSC engaged Ductile Consulting Engineers to assess its bridge network. Initial inspections identified which bridges met service requirements, with targeted follow-up informing management actions.
Level 3 Timber Bridge Assessments
Armidale Regional Council had concerns over the capacity of three timber bridges. Ductile Consulting Engineers were engaged to undertake load rating assessments and provide management advice for the bridges.
Level 2 Inspection of Major Culverts and Risk Assessment Prioritisation
Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) manages over 2,500 major and minor culverts across its stormwater network. To support their understanding and management of their culverts