Updated Articles

  1. Updates to Project Monitoring process - May 2025

    Due to feedback provided from Department staff, we have made some changes to the Projects and Project Monitoring modules of the AWM System.  This article provides more detail about these updates, including the updated field descriptions. We will ...
  2. Traffic Island - Support Information

    What is a Traffic Island? A traffic island is defined as an area between traffic lanes used to control traffic movements. It is typically characterised as a marked-off area with a vertical displacement, located either in the centre of or to the s...
  3. Collection of Inventory Information - Work Instruction

    Collection of Inventory Information Bridge inventory information can be collected at the office or during inspections, which are commonly carried out after construction or reconstruction of a bridge, but can also be done directly before the con...
  4. Network Validation - Work Instruction

    Task As part of the roll-out of the AWM system, the network within the system must be reviewed and validated to ensure that: It provides an accurate spatial representation of the national road network. The details of the network such as road...
  5. Road Structures Validation - Work Instruction

    Task As part of the roll-out of the AWM system, the structures within the system must be reviewed and validated to ensure that: An accurate picture of the total structure asset base on the network, including their locations, is maintained. T...
  6. Project Monitoring Preparation - Work Instruction

    Purpose   In preparation for  monthly  project monitoring  beginning in February 2025, it is important that  all of  the projects that need to  have a monthly report are  entered  in the AWM System.     Roles and R...
  7. Monthly Project Monitoring - Work Instruction

    Purpose   From February 2025,  monthly  project monitoring will be carried out in the AWM system. I t is important that the relevant provincial staff understand their roles and responsibilities, and have the knowledge necessary to...
  8. Project Validation - Work Instruction

    Are there missing reference IDs that could be added? For example, if you are using an ID in your other reporting lines, can we use this in the system? Such as PIP.  Is the Type of Work correct? Is the Project Status correct? For exampl...
  9. ODK Validation - Work Instruction

    ODK Data ODK (Open Data Kit) is the method used to collect data for bridge inspections. This data is stored in the BAMS (Bridge Asset Management System) hosted by SirWay. Bridge inspections were conducted using ODK from 2018 to 2025. Photos fo...
  10. Programme Development for Road Asset Renewals and Replacements

    This article focuses on Programme Development for Road Asset Renewals and Replacements, including commentary on the AWM System, required inputs, data quality impacts, the process, and a data flow diagram. Systems Use in Programme Development (R...