Pathway Audit

The City of Salisbury invites tenders for the Provision of a Pathway Audit. Council is looking to engage a contractor to undertake an audit for the pathway network and provide reporting as per the specifications.

Scope:

The City of Salisbury requires all nominated pathways to be assessed in accordance with their classification and construction type.

The audit is to be conducted in accordance with all relevant legislation, standards, guidelines and Council policies to ensure compliance, consistency and alignment with best practice asset management.

Consultants are required to reference these documents in methodology, assessment, and reporting, ensuring that all recommendations and findings are supported by recognised frameworks and Council’s strategic and operational requirements.

This includes compliance with contemporary accessibility standards, safe pedestrian design, asset condition assessment protocols and integration with Council’s Asset Management System and GIS platforms.

Key References Standards and Policy Framework

• City of Salisbury Footpath Policy – Governs local pathway construction, maintenance, and renewal standards.

• City of Salisbury Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) – Guides long-term asset management, condition monitoring, and lifecycle planning.

• City of Salisbury Asset Management Policy – Sets framework for management, risk, and maintenance of municipal assets.

• Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 6A – Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths – Provides national guidance for pedestrian infrastructure design and safety.

• Australian Standard AS 1428.1-2021 – Design for Access and Mobility, governing accessibility for all pedestrian infrastructure.

• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) – Ensures public infrastructure accessibility obligations are met. Link

• IPWEA Practice Notes – Pathway and Pedestrian Infrastructure Management – Provides guidance for condition assessment, defect classification, and lifecycle planning. 

Pathway Construction Types

Council pathway construction types to be audited under this contract include, but are not limited to:

• Concrete (standard grey)

• Oxide colour concrete

• Pattern Concrete

• Exposed Aggregate Concrete

• Asphalt

• Pavers

• Pavers with concrete edging (plan grey and coloured pattern paved)

• Brick

• Compacted Rubble / Aggregates

• Wet pour rubber surfacing