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Kerb & Channel Machine - A Kerb & Channel Machine is a mechanical device used to lay kerb & channel.

Kerb Crossing - A kerb crossing is a modified section of kerb & channel or a structure adjacent to a driveway designed to allow vehicles to cross from the road to the the driveway.

Kerb Inlet - A kerb inlet is an inlet to a stormwater pit located behind or adjacent to a section of kerb & channel.

Kerb Inlet Pit - A kerb inlet pit is a stormwater pit located under or behind a section of kerb & channel with an opening and/or grate designed to allow stormwater to enter.

Kerb Marker - A kerb marker is a plate or marker affixed to or embedded into a kerb or symbol painted on it, indicating the presence of an underground service crossing or in the road adjacent to that point.

Kerbside Collection - Kerbside Collection is the collection garbage, recyclables, green waste or any other category of unwanted household items from the nature strip or the side of the road.

Key Performance Indicator - A key performance indicator (KPI) is a measure of performance. Such measures are commonly used to help an organization define and evaluate how successful it is, typically in terms of making progress towards its long-term organizational goals.

Key Result Area - A Key Result Area (KRA) is a general output or outcome for which a department, section or individual is responsible. KRAs are similar to Key Performance Indicators, but are more qualitative in nature.

Key Strategic Activity - A Key Strategic Activity (KSA) is an important activity which has performance targets and measures associated with it.

Kindergarten - A Kindergarten is a facility used for preparing pre-school children for school.

Kiosk - A kiosk is a building or part of a building from which goods are sold to customers through a window or an opening in the side of the building. Kiosks are common in swimming pool complexes.

Knowledge Base - A knowledge base is a kind of database for knowledge management, providing the means for the computerized collection, organization, and retrieval of knowledge.

Knowledge Management - Knowledge Management (KM) comprises a range of practices used in an organisation to identify, create, represent, distribute and enable adoption of insights and experiences.

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