Marlborough District Council Roading Assets - Activity Management Plan 2015 - 2018 SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.6.14.3.1 Routine Maintenance Jetty maintenance includes day to day repairs to maintain the safety and workability of the facility. This may include rub rails and fender piles, wheel guards, landing stairs, bolts nuts and fixtures, anti-slip coatings or mesh, work deck planks, repaint, and cleaning. As part of this AMP Council have forecast the maintenance costs for each jetty structure and estimated the average annual cost to be $59,000 annually in total for all. These costs are based on current use and would increase with increased patronage. The jetty maintenance is typically carried out by Council’s road network maintenance contractor (RNMC). Any required maintenance works are identified and reported either by the public, commercial users, or identified by the RNMC through routine maintenance inspections. In some cases maintenance work is undertaken by community groups which are supplied with materials by Council. Tirimoana is such a jetty with strong local community ownership. 1.6.14.3.2 Component Replacement Jetty component replacement work is considered as works which do not change the function of the asset, but extend the life of the existing structure. This could include deck replacement, upgraded running deck, new piles, new stringers, replacement of steps, concrete encasement of railway iron piles, dredging etc. Council has forecast the component replacement costs for each jetty structure and estimate the average annual cost to be $107,000 annually in total. These costs are based on current use and do not allow for an increase in patronage or LOS. The forecast annual component replacement cost reflects the corrosive marine environment, high commercial use of some facilities and previous low cost construction of some structures. 1.6.14.3.3 Renewal There is no plan to increase LOS of any of the structures therefore renewal works only include extensions and additions such as shelter structures, or floating pontoons which increase the gross asset value or provide a higher level of service. There are currently no capital works projects planned although several have been completed in recent years. 1.6.14.3.4 Level of Service The Wharves and Jetties Policy sets out who is responsible for the implementation of the level of service, however at this stage it is unclear what the actual level of service will be, apart from Categories 1 and 2(b) as this will be business as usual. Category 1 Strategic Jetties: The Council ensures that these are adequately maintained and are safe and fit for purpose, and responsible for funding capital improvements. Category 2(a) Community/Amenity Jetties: In terms of operations, community groups e.g. residents’ associations etc. would manage these facilities with input and some assistance from Marlborough District Council. Essentially the local communities own these facilities and are responsible for the finances and for the implementation of any capital improvements and for the ongoing maintenance and safety of the facility. A financial contribution to these activities from the Marlborough District Council would be made. Category 2(b) Jetties Servicing Sites of Historical/Cultural Significance: They are highly valued and used by the community at large and provide access to sites of high historical, cultural and recreational value. The Council owns facilities in this category and is responsible for any capital improvements, ongoing maintenance while ensuring that it meets safety requirements at all times. Category 3 Local/Amenity Jetties: The local community group assume ownership and responsibility for the facility into the future. This includes being responsible for the financial requirements of capital improvement and ongoing maintenance. In the event that the local community could not manage those obligations the structure would be disestablished. There are precedents both in the experience of Council and the Department of Conservation of jetties formerly in the “public portfolio” being successfully divested to local community. Under the new Wharves and Jetties Policy engineering inspections are carried out at least every two years. A full structural inventory and condition inspection records are maintained on these assets. 8 October 2014 Page 125 of Section 1