Yorke Peninsula Council invites the community to have its say on the draft review of Council’s Transport Asset Management Plan (TAMP).

The TAMP was last updated in March 2021 and provided a pathway for future service provision while highlighting funding shortfalls in transport asset renewal.

Since then, significant data has been collected to inform transport asset management decisions.

This includes average annual daily traffic counts (AADT), updated road renewal costs per kilometre, funding allocations for road renewals, and changes to heavy vehicle access on Council’s unsealed road network.

The 2025 draft TAMP review reflects this updated information and outlines how Council is pivoting to provide a ‘Fit For Purpose’ level of service, despite ongoing financial challenges.

The TAMP encompasses Council’s transport network, including roads, footpaths, kerbs and gutters, and airfields. Roads make up 84.4% of YPC’s transport asset inventory, with unsealed roads accounting for 60.6% of this total.

Mayor Darren Braund said the focus of the 2025 TAMP review is unsealed roads.

“Unsealed roads are a vital part of our region’s transport network, supporting local communities, businesses, and primary industries,” Mr Braund said.

“The draft TAMP takes a step forward in addressing the issues identified in the 2021 review, working within available budgets while seeking to improve road durability and longevity.

“The plan clarifies how road priority is determined based on high, medium, and low use, and elaborates on the maintenance and construction approaches that will best support our road network into the future.”

Community members are encouraged to review the draft TAMP and provide feedback during the public consultation period.

“We value the input of our community and stakeholders in shaping our transport infrastructure,” Mr Braund said.

“This is an opportunity to help ensure our road network meets the needs of residents and visitors alike.”

The document is available on Council’s website and at Council offices.