Council surveying transport network

20th Oct 2026

Armidale Regional Council has begun a region-wide survey of its transport network, gathering detailed condition information to support maintenance planning, asset renewal and future infrastructure investment.
The assessment will cover approximately 787.3 kilometres of sealed local and regional roads, 1,084 kilometres of unsealed roads, 105.9 kilometres of footpaths and cycleways, and 289.7 kilometres of kerb and channel across the local government area.
The survey will provide Council with an up-to-date picture of the condition of transport assets across the region, helping to identify maintenance priorities, inform future works programs and support long-term asset management planning.
To undertake the assessment, Council has engaged engineering and asset management specialist SHEPHERD, which will use its RACAS® road intelligence technology to capture and analyse network condition data.
Residents may notice survey vehicles operating on sealed and unsealed roads throughout the region, as well as team members using camera-equipped electric bikes on footpaths and cycleways. The technology captures high-resolution imagery linked to location, date and time, creating a detailed visual record of the network.
For sealed roads, the assessment combines imagery, road roughness measurements and artificial intelligence-assisted defect detection with engineering review to provide detailed condition information. The data collected will help Council better understand the performance and condition of its transport assets and support evidence-based decision making.
Council staff will be able to access the information through the RACAS® Hub, an online platform that displays imagery alongside mapped condition data. The system allows staff to investigate issues, assess maintenance needs and track changes in asset condition over time.
The findings will also support Council’s transport asset revaluation processes and long-term financial planning. In addition, the dated imagery will provide a valuable record of existing infrastructure conditions, helping inform assessments following future natural disasters.
The survey is expected to be completed with minimal disruption to road users and residents.

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