Roads - Local Government Transport and Roads Research and Innovation Program (LGTRRIP)

Update of User Guides for calculating the cost of road wear for defined freight tasks Due to recent escalation in road construction costs, WALGA has initiated an update of the unit rates that are used to underpin the methodologies in the User Guides for calculating the cost of road wear for defined freight tasks on sealed and unsealed roads. [...] The proposed changes to the MCA models reflect the new focus areas of the State Roads Funds to Local Governments Agreement, while still allowing for flexibility to recognise the significant differences between regions. [...] Road Safety Road Safety Council Update The Road Safety Council Communiques highlight the key discussions and considerations of the Council meetings. [...] WALGA is also seeking proposals from consultants to evaluate the current Road Assets and Expenditure Report data collection and report preparation processes and, once identified, to undertake the work to improve the delivery of the Road Assets and Expenditure Report. [...] A contract is expected to be awarded in April 2024, with the initial scoping and information gathering element of the project completed by the end of the Financial Year 2023/2024.