Published on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 12:51:00 PM
The Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup is committed to maintaining a safe and efficient road network. In the past, limited data on road conditions and asset locations made it challenging to identify safety risks and plan timely maintenance. Traditional inspection methods were time-consuming and reactive, often addressing issues after they become hazards. To enhance road safety and improve asset management, the Shire sought a more proactive and data-driven solution.
The Shire implemented an advanced road mapping system that integrates robotics and artificial intelligence. This technology geospatially maps all road assets while identifying defects, hazards, and potential road safety risks across the entire network. By leveraging A.I.-driven analysis, the system provides real-time and highly accurate data, enabling the Shire to make informed decisions without the usual time pressures.
Contractors were engaged to complete a data capture of the road network which was completed in four days. The data is collected with a vehicle-mounted sensor that captures footage of everything that can be seen from the road. The data is run through A.I. to identify and map information on road pavements, footpaths, line marking, signage and other objects that are repeatable on the road. It identifies emerging defects such as potholes, surface deterioration, cracking, shoving, edge drops, faded line marking and signage issues like dirty, damaged or missing signs. This data can then be interrogated for a specific set of information and a report (together with supporting images) will be produced immediately.
The Shire has already leveraged the data to generate four comprehensive audits including a signage audit, footpath audit, curve and channel audit, and a pavement and line marking audit. Traditionally, these audits would have been resource intensive and time consuming however, they can now be produced for any repeatable roadside asset within minutes.
The adoption of this technology has significantly strengthened the Shire’s approach. With advanced analytics, the Shire can identify risks earlier and respond more effectively. Data-driven decision-making allows the Shire to direct funding and resources toward the most critical safety improvements. With detailed insights into high-risk areas, road maintenance and upgrades to reduce crash risks can now be prioritised.
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