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Stock Crossings Working Group
The Stock Crossings Working Group was established to develop best practice guidelines for stock movements across and along roads. In doing so, it reviewed all the existing issues, policies and practices, and assessed the merits and disadvantages of each. The result was a discussion document in 2001, followed by a draft Guidelines for Stock Crossing, issued in 2004.
As the guidelines evolved, there has been increasing acceptance of the use of stock underpasses as opposed to at-grade crossings. Waikato District Council has been one council firmly committed to the use of stock underpasses for the benefit of farmers and their stock, as well as to achieve savings on road maintenance and increased safety for road users.
Membership of the group comprises representatives of local authorities, the New Zealand Transport Agency and Federated Farmers. The convenor was George Ridley of Matamata-Piako District Council from its inception until late 2007.
The convenor is now Murray Hasler of Gore District Council. The administrator of the group is Wayne Newman of Cresmere Consulting Ltd.
- Current Topics
A draft Model Bylaw for district councils reviewing livestock movement bylaws has been developed and is being finalised. The Guidelines for Stock Crossings will be reviewed next, with completion expected by December 2008.
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