A FLEET of quad-style vehicles will be used to run a ‘safety check’ on footpaths across the Ipswich City region in the next five weeks.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee Chairperson Cr Andrew Antoniolli said the footpath condition assessment would involve the inspection of more than 300km of footpaths.

“Council has engaged a specialist contractor to carry out the survey using quad bike-style vehicles which will generally operate at a consistent slow speed along public footpaths while giving way to pedestrians as needed,” he said.

“It is anticipated about 300 kilometres of footpath across the city will be assessed over a five-week period beginning this week through to mid-August.”

Cameras mounted on the vehicles will capture images of the footpath surfaces.

“The vehicles will be clearly marked, and operators will exercise a high level of caution to ensure public safety,” Cr Antoniolli said

“The assessment will help council better manage the footpath network and guide future maintenance and capital works planning and scheduling.

“This footpath condition assessment will enable council to map areas which might require attention, be in need of upgrades or spots to watch for future improvement.”