Footpath Construction

Footpath Construction is an activity performed by most Councils. Concrete Footpaths, which are the most common type of footpath are typically constructed as follows.

	The site is surveyed and set out; Any grass is removed and the site is excavated or filled to the appropriate depth; A compacted sand base is prepared; The edges of the footpath are bordered by timber boxing.
	Reinforcing mesh is placed within the pathway. Tree root barrier may be installed.
	Concrete is poured onto the base.
	The surface is leveled, often by hand trowel.

Challenges

The following challenges relating to 'footpath construction' have been identified. I you can identify an additional challenge, please add it to the list below or contact one or more of the above 'collaborators' to discuss.

• Minimising the life cycle cost of footpaths

Projects

• No projects currently identified.

Related Pages

• Councils and Opportunities for Collaboration
• Footpath Jointing System
• Footpath Maintenance
• Footpath Photos

Collaborators

The following people have indicated (via the Local Government Collaboration Topics Survey) that they have an interest and/or expertise in the topic of 'asset condition assessment' and are willing to collaborate with their peers at other councils to identify challenges and resources relating to the topic and to look for ways to work together to overcome any challenges that are identified.

• Bill Scott (Central Goldfields Shire)
• Chris Saunders (Glenelg Shire)
• Darren Dumesny (Moyne Shire)
• Indivar Dhakal (Loddon Shire)
• Kamal Ranaweera (City of Logan)
• Johnathon Roach (Open Spatial) ^EL
• Lucille Yu (City of Hume)
• Michael Constantinou (Banyule City Council) ^EL
• Mohammad Rashid (City of Banyule)
• Peter Brown (City of Ballarat)

Contributors

The following site members have contributed to this page:

• Wayne Eddy

External Links & References

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