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Corridor Management
Southland District Council has adopted the national code of practice for utilities' access to transport corridors and has been implementing the requirements from 1 July 2009. This code forms part of the new infrastructure legislation.
Why has Council adopted the code?
Council recognises the importance of minimising disruptions and damage that can be caused from works within the roading corridor through poor forward works planning, physical and timing clashes. Council sees the need to provide a managed environment which encompasses all activities within the roading network, including Council's own utilities.
What does the code entail?
The code is a best practice document that brings together the different utility providers and recognises their needs along with other affected parties who use or benefit from access to the corridor. The code will standardise the differing design and installation between councils which will make for more seamless cross-boundary installations.
How is the code put into practice?
The Council, as Road Controlling Authority, has a legislative responsibility for the road corridor. This code provides a structured means to overview all proceedings within the corridor and improve and co-ordinate activities through regular meetings with the utility operators to ensure ongoing effectiveness of the code.
Who are the participants in the code?
The role of Corridor Manager (a senior role within Council) is established to guide the implementation and practice of the code. There will be internal support, but it will be important to separate the role from other utility providers within Council as much as practical to minimise a conflict of interest.
Other utility providers include water, waste, stormwater, reserves, telecommunications, power supply, gas and energy activities. It can also include, as an example, a farmer installing a farm water supply across the road corridor.
Where does this code apply?
All of Council's roading network, both rural and urban. The code will also affect the railway and state highway corridors but those practices are outside Council's scope.
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| First added: | 16 June 2009 |
| Last updated: | 1 February 2011 |
