Roading

The Roading Team at South Waikato District Council is responsible for the comprehensive management and upkeep of the district’s transport infrastructure. This includes

• maintenance and renewal of both sealed and unsealed roads
• ensuring safe and efficient travel throughout the area
• drainage renewal to support road longevity and prevent water-related damage
• maintenance and renewal of essential structures such as bridges and culverts, streetlights, traffic signs, and road markings
• vegetation control to maintain clear sightlines and safe access in rural areas
• regular street sweeping and cesspit clearing in urban areas
• corridor access requests, footpath occupation permits and input into new vehicle crossings for existing properties.

Additionally, the Roading Team prepares a three-year Activity Management Plan (AMP) for submission to NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to meet requirements for subsidy funding. The Roading Team also provides strategic input to the Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP), aligning roading priorities with community needs and long-term investment planning.

The Roading Team is not responsible for maintenance or renewal of telecommunication or power lines.

Council's roading activity doesn't include:

• any roading issues on state highways
• any issues on private properties (i.e. entranceways and internal access roads)
• urban stormwater beyond the cesspit
• maintenance or renewal of telecommunications or power lines.

The majority of roading is funded by a 33:67 percent split between Council (ratepayers) and the New Zealand Transport Agency (taxpayers) with NZTA paying the larger share. A small percentage of the roading activity is fully funded by Council.

Council currently manages 416.7km of rural road and 114.5km of urban roading. The roading activity also includes 2,680 streetlights, 46 bridges and large culverts, 182.45km of footpaths, 4,625 signs and 44 stock underpasses.

Any physical objects to be used or displayed on the footpath need a permit to ensure the safety of pedestrians. These objects include umbrellas, tables, chairs, barriers and signs. The permit is free of charge. An application to occupy footpath needs to be filled out and submitted to Council.

Application for Permit to Occupy Footpath

Application for a fencing permit
Apply to place or extend rural fencing on the road margin in front of your property. This includes guidelines and conditions for both permanent and temporary electric fencing for grazing.

Rural/Urban Vehicle Crossings Standards and Guidelines

Land Transport Network Asset Management Plan

beforeUdig: Local Authorities (Councils) require any person intending to dig in the road corridor to apply for and have approved prior to the commencement of works, a Road Opening Notice.
Go to the beforeUdig website

For enquiries about overweight or high productivity motor vehicle permits, please ring 07 885 0737.