Leeton Shire Council has formally adopted its Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Roads and Traffic Asset Management Plan. 

Both were developed thanks to input from the community, which pending budgetary restrictions, will see many new projects implemented in these areas.

Council’s director of engineering and technical services Barry Heins said all feedback received had been assessed and changes deemed relevant made to the final copy of the PAMP.

Under past PAMP documents, various projects such as new shared cycle and walk ways, footpath improvements and more have all been completed. 

“With this plan now adopted by council, it will be used to identify projects within for completion in future financial years,” Mr Heins said.

“The consultation undertaken for the PAMP has been extensive and we feel this document provides council with a solid plan.

“(This should) attract funding for some works identified from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) in the coming years.”

The roads and traffic asset management plan also had significant feedback from the community while it was on public exhibition.

Council’s design and construction manager Chris Lashbrook said many took the time to fill out the online “budget allocator” questionnaire.

“The feedback we received from this engagement tool indicated residents are generally happy with the level of service currently being provided by council, except for urban roads,” he said.

“Residents feel this should have the level of service lifted ... already included in the plan is the need for further work researching the viability of providing this level of service.”

The consultation on gravel roads also led to an additional inclusion in the plan to investigate a more detailed classification based on usage.

Mayor Paul Maytom was pleased to have stronger direction on priorities for roads and footpaths investment.

“Roads are our most expensive area of council activity and it’s a challenge to get the balance right on where to prioritise council spending,” he said.

“The roads and traffic asset management plan goes some way to explaining service levels and priorities to our community and gives council a solid steer on where resources need to be spent.”