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New Zealand Utilities Advisory Group

New Zealand Utilities Advisory Group. Utilities and the Road Corridor 12–21 July 2005 Working Together in the Road – The Way Forward. New Zealand Utilities Advisory Group. - Welcome - Introductions - Housekeeping - Order of the Day. NZUAG Update Utilities and the Road Corridor Part 1

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New Zealand Utilities Advisory Group

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  1. New Zealand Utilities Advisory Group Utilities and the Road Corridor 12–21 July 2005 Working Together in the Road – The Way Forward

  2. New Zealand Utilities Advisory Group - Welcome- Introductions- Housekeeping- Order of the Day

  3. NZUAG Update Utilities and the Road Corridor Part 1 Workshops Have Your Say on NZUAG Issues Utilities and the Road Corridor Part 2 Workshops Workshop Reports Order of the Day

  4. Role/objectives of NZUAG Achievements Current activities NZUAG

  5. Amenity impact of overhead cables Inconsistent legislation No ‘central’ information about location of cables and pipes Loss of co-ordination Large and inconsistent local government costs Continuous and uncoordinated trenching operations Not enough space for more pipes Inadequate reinstatement of road surfaces Inappropriate rating of utility networks Unequal treatment of different utilities Inconsistent local government management/practice Insufficient protection of existing utilities

  6. Conference Resolutions: Formal representations to the Minister. Agree priority issues and adopt co-operative/ collaborative approach. Voluntary and legislative approach. Keep other parties briefed. Utilities Conference 2004

  7. NZUAG Vision • A self-sustaining co-operative framework for the delivery of all utilities in the roading corridor. • Our vision will be achieved through: - Industry co-operation - Industry-wide tools - End-user acceptance

  8. Local Government New Zealand Ingenium NZ Water & Waste Association Electricity Networks Association Electricity Engineers Association of New Zealand Gas Association of New Zealand Telecom Telstra Clear Transit New Zealand MED, DIA, MoT Utilities Advisory Group

  9. NZUAG Charter of Understanding Declaration We are committed to working together in the roading corridor for the benefit of our customers and our communities. Our Values • Responsiveness • Integrity • Partnering • Efficiency • Excellence  Our Vision • We are Committed to Work Together • Achieve Efficiencies • Work Toward Technological Excellence • Be Committed to Our Communities

  10. Founding Signatories Electricity • Aurora Energy • Orion Group • Unison • Vector • WEL Networks • Electricity Networks Association • Electricity Engineers’ Association of NZ • PowerNet • Marlborough Lines

  11. Founding Signatories Gas • NGC • Wanganui Gas • Gas Association of New Zealand Telcos • Telecom • TelstraClear NZ Water and Waste Association

  12. Founding Signatories Road Controlling Authorities • Transit New Zealand • Porirua City Council • Auckland Regional Council • Manukau City Council • Rotorua District Council • Christchurch City Council • Hutt City Council • Upper Hutt City Council • North Shore City Council • Wanganui City Council • Wellington City Council

  13. New Signatories • Auckland City Council • Hamilton City Council

  14. Founding Signatories Industry Associations • Contractors Federation of New Zealand • Roading New Zealand • Ingenium • Local Government New Zealand

  15. Model Partnering Agreement (available from website www.nzuag.org.nz). Working in the Road (SNZ HB 2002:2003) (available from Standards New Zealand). RMA Guidelines (available from website www.nzuag.org.nz). Lifelines and emergency planning guides (available from Ministry of CD & EM). DVR Guidelines (available shortly from website www.nzuag.org.nz). Relationship with Government and its departments. Achievements So Far

  16. Competencies and qualifications. Promoting uptake of Working in the Road Handbook. Facilitating Partnering Agreements. Promoting debate. Civil defence and emergency management. Promoting the use of best Practice Guidelines. Under Action

  17. Provides a framework for utilities in the road corridor to work together and with road controlling authorities. Objective is to achieve mutually agreed outcomes in the best interests of each organisation. Partnering Agreement

  18. TA manages to co-ordination process. Agree to co-operate, support the process and work to achieve national consistency. Work together in a dependable, trustworthy and honest manner. Accommodate the various, often competing, needs in the most effective and efficient manner: - Reduce traffic disruption and costs of the same. - Minimise impact on business. - Reduce frequency of digging up roads. Commitment to Work Together

  19. Consider needs of all road users. Maintain the integrity of roading and utility service assets. May require adjusting work programmes and practices. Sharing information based on excellent communication. Co-ordination of planning. Road opening notification. Fulfil respective and joint responsibilities for lifeline utilities and emergency management. Commitment to Work Together cont…

  20. Why share location information?

  21. Why share forward work programmes? Temporary Service Cover installed too high and incorrect reinstatement

  22. Technical excellence Quality National consistency Competency in our workforce Excellence in health and safety Working in the Road

  23. Acknowledges existing legislation and responsibilities. Sets out the minimum requirements for working in the roads. To succeed SNZ HB 2002:2003 needs the commitment required from all parties to work together, co-operate and co-ordinate. Working in the Road

  24. Why use WITR? High Voltage marker peg as found onsite by faults locations team

  25. Managing the partnership under the RMA. Why locate utilities in the road corridor. The statutory framework on roles, responsibilities and powers. How to manage environmental effects of utilities – a toolbox. Best Practice for developing policies and plans. Provide more certainty for utilities. RMA Guidelines

  26. Purpose: To assist Valuation Service Providers (VSP), Local Authorities (LA) and Utility Network Owners (UNO) with the process of valuing utility networks for their inclusion on a District Valuation Roll. DVR Guidelines

  27. Guiding Principles Transparency and communication Timeliness Re-use of existing valuations/information Process Determining the rating unit Determining the assessment basis Information requirements and templates Valuation Valuation sign-off DVR Guidelines

  28. Issues on the Table: • Reasonable conditions • Charging for services • Cost sharing • Location of services • Third party damage

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