Technical Direction: Release of Secure Bridge Plans
Technical Direction: Release of Secure Bridge Plans
Technical Direction: Release of Secure Bridge Plans
BRIDGE
BTD 2014/03 REV 1
This technical direction deals with the release of secure bridge plans RMS Personnel
from the corporate records keeping system, and outlines the Consultants
requirements for the treatment of such plans, once approved for Contractors
release.
Background
Certain secure bridge plans in the Roads and Maritime Services corporate records keeping system require
approval prior to their release to Roads and Maritime Personnel, Consultants and Contractors.
Until recently, approval for the release of these drawings was issued by the Manager of the Strategic
Infrastructure Group. As a result of the recent disbanding of this group, a new approval process for the
release of such plans is now required
Information
This Technical Direction specifies the new approvals process for the release of secure bridge plans.
Secure plans for bridges on the M5 East and Private Motorways are not covered by this Technical
Direction.
Approvals:
Owner: Wije Ariyaratne Review Date:
Principal Engineer Bridges
The GMCIS and the PEB may delegate approval to release secure plans on their behalf, for fixed time
periods. Such delegation must be stipulated in writing and is not transferable.
The General Manager, Contract Management Office; Manager Bridge and Maritime Assets; Strategic
Infrastructure Manager and Bridge Maintenance Planners (within their respective regions), are exempt from
the requirements of this Technical Direction and shall have access to secure bridge plans, when
necessary.