Path Condition Audit & Capital Planning

Haul was engaged by a local government authority to deliver a comprehensive audit of pedestrian infrastructure across its network. The project covered footpaths, tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI), paving, pram / kerb ramps and grab rails across a large metropolitan area, representing a significant and diverse asset base.

The objective was to undertake a systematic visual condition inspection and risk assessment to identify assets of concern—particularly those presenting deterioration or public safety hazards. Assessments were undertaken in accordance with IPWEA standards using a 0–5 condition rating system, with all Level 4 and 5 defects captured separately within a dedicated defect register. The outputs were used to assess overall asset value, support scenario modelling, and inform a five-year capital works program to prioritise investment and manage risk.

What Haul Did
Haul delivered the audit using a technology-enabled, repeatable methodology designed to efficiently capture high-quality condition data at scale while minimising disruption to the community.

– Network-wide inspections using eRideables fitted with mobile devices for automated path photography, LiDAR-based defect and crack detection, and point asset data capture
– Deployment of AI-based road and path assessment system to automatically record, analyse and manage condition data, inspection routes and photo records
– Development of a comprehensive audit dataset, including CSV outputs with spatial data, asset condition ratings and commentary, suitable for direct integration into asset management systems
– Preparation of five-year capital plan scenarios, outlining priority paths, treatment options and investment staging to support funding decisions and renewal programming
– Delivery of a complete photo library, asset register and reporting package to support ongoing monitoring and future audits

These works have provided the client with a clear, defensible evidence base to plan maintenance activities, prioritise renewals, and manage pedestrian safety across the network.

If you’re managing extensive pedestrian networks and need confidence in condition, risk and capital planning decisions, we’re happy to talk.

Quick Facts

Sector: State Government
Location: Perth, WA
Haul Role: Optimise

Scope:
Path asset assessment
Condition audits
Risk assessment
AI & LiDAR-enabled data capture
Capital planning