Marlborough District Council Roading Assets - Activity Management Plan 2015 - 2018 SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Increasing the area included in the CBD: As growth of the region occurs and the demand for retail space increases there is potential for the area defined as CBD to be increased i.e. proposed development of the Horton Street area. Any expansion of the CBD area is likely to increase the quantum street furniture. No allowance has been made in the financial FWP to cover changes to the CBD. Changes of use: Any change in use from retail outlets to bars / restaurants has the potential to increase demand on street furniture. No allowance has been made in the financial FWP to cover changes to the use of spaces or buildings. Below sets out service options for the council to consider when setting future budgets for future Street Furniture programmes. i. Do nothing differently i.e. continue with the existing budget and management practice. The budget will need to be increased to maintain the level of service. ii. Status Quo, i.e. maintaining current level of service. Providing the budget is adjusted for escalation this option should be able to maintain the current level of service. iii. Desired Level of Service i.e. increasing the level of service to meet higher expectations of council and/or consumers. The council receives minimal negative feedback regarding street furniture therefore it is considered the current level of service is acceptable. Increases in demand related to expansion of the CBD and increasing cycle commuting may generate a desire for an increase level of service with regard availability as follow: Increased number of litter bins incl mtce of same, (estimated cost +$2,500/annum) Increased number of seats incl mtce of same, (estimated cost +$2,500/annum) Increased number of bike stands incl mtce of same, (estimated +$5,000/annum) iv. Reduced Level of Service, i.e. consider reducing the level of service to reduce costs. The existing level of service would be considered ‘the minimum’ by most consumers therefore it is considered that reducing the level of service would not be a viable or popular option. 1.6.11.5 Life Cycle Management Section 3 of this AMP discusses customer Levels of Service. The detailed list of technical performance measures are listed in the Marlborough Roads Safety Management System Manual. In order to meet the appropriate level of service Performance Measures are set in the NOC 01 contract specifications. As discussed in 6.11.3, routine maintenance of street furniture is undertaken under the lump sum ‘street cleaning’ component of the maintenance contract. As discussed the current renewal programme is reactive i.e. in response to complaint. The development of a condition matrix and the introduction of an annual inspection regime are considered to assist with the development of a renewal FWP and proactive maintenance. 1.6.11.6 Cost / Financial / FWP The estimated cost of ‘Street Furniture’ activities and the financial forward works programme, at the end of this section, are based on current contract lump sums escalated to 2018 dollars. 1.6.11.7 Street furniture Issues/Risks The key issues/risks relating to street furniture are: Setting levels of service: Developing condition rating matrix and inspection regime to help determine appropriate; Potential expansion of CBD: Associated increase in requirement for street furniture; Increasing demand for cycle storage: Effect of promotion and encouragement of commuter cycling; Vandalism: Damage as a result of crashes or vandalism resulting in an unsafe item of furniture for use by the public resulting in injury. 1.6.11.8 Disposal Plan Disposal is any of the activities associated with disposal of a decommissioned asset, including sale, demolition or relocation. During the life of this AMP there is no anticipation for disposal of any part of the Street Furniture asset. 30 September 2014 Page 113 ofSection 1