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Code of practice for working in the road

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The Road Controlling Authorities (RCA's) within the Auckland Region and the Auckland Utility Operators Group (AUOG) have worked together to produce a consistent set of standards for working in the road.

This code incorporates the concept of partnership. This is a living document and any significant difficulties arising during implementation will be addressed on a case by case basis. You can provide feedback on the code here.

This document is subject to continuous improvement and regular reviews. The phasing in of each part of the code and each revision will be done in a manner that recognises existing contractual arrangements and approved road opening notices. With this in mind the RCA expects any new amendments to be applied immediately to all new contracts on agreement between the RCA and the utility operators. The RCA will apply existing arrangements to all works in progress. Where work has not started but a road opening notice has been given, the RCA expects the new requirements to apply, unless otherwise agreed.

RCA's reserve the right to impose more stringent standards in particular circumstances and may approve lesser standards to this code on a case by case basis, at the request of the principal provider.

Representation

The code has been developed and revised by representatives from the following organisations:

• Road controlling authorities (RCA's)

  • Auckland City Council

  • Franklin District Council

  • Manukau City Council

  • Papakura District Council

  • North Shore City Council

  • Rodney District Council

  • Waitakere City Council

  • Transit New Zealand

• Auckland Utility Operators Group (AUOG)

  • CityLink Limited

  • Metrowater Limited

  • Natural Gas Corporation

  • Telecom New Zealand (Auckland Region)

  • TelstraClear Limited

  • Transpower New Zealand Limited

  • Vector Limited

  • Vodafone Limited

  • Watercare Services Limited

• With input from

  • Auckland Regional Council.