Appendix 6 Project Risk Register Local Highways Challenge Fund Bid

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2 B10. Management Case - Risk Management The following top five risks specific risk have been highlighted Description of Risk Underlying drainage issues, that have and will lead to accelerated deterioration in the highway asset, are not addressed through the investment period, leading to the benefits realised as a result of the investment not being sustained. Customers and Stakeholders expect this significant investment to address all highway defects throughout the county, which it will not. The risk is that expectations will be raised to unrealistic levels which will never be met, leading to a reduction in overall customer satisfaction with the condition of roads. The overall condition of the highway asset is not elevated to a level that enables the anticipated reduction in the need for the reactive response to highway defects. The risk is that this will lead to an increase in the proportion of reactive works and a consequential reduction in the level of highway works that can be capitalised and a pressure on revenue budgets. Mitigation The levels of service established, as per our Asset Management Strategy, in the Forward Programme and Annual Plan for highway drainage clearance and repair, flood alleviation works need to be tested against the underlying need, and enhanced / maintained at the right levels. Community self-help and effective lenghtsman activity needs to be developed through Locality Working to enhance levels of service and encourage others to address their own drainage obligations. Address as a key message in the Communications Strategy. By securing an additional 20m of investment through a successful bid to the Local Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund we will be better able to match customer expectations (through some may not still be met, as the scale of investment will 'naturally' raise expectation). Ensure an optimal approach to asset management is taken to maximise performance. The overall condition of the highway asset is not elevated to a level that sees a reduction in the number of potholes that are of a size, or in a location, that cause damage or injury to highway users and their property. As a consequence, the scale of benefits anticipated to be realised by residents and businesses will not be realised resulting in sustained or increased cost to residents and businesses in Herefordshire. There would also be consequential reduction in the overall satisfaction in the condition of roads. Ensure an optimal approach to asset management is taken to maximise performance. By securing an additional 20m of investment through a successful bid to the Local Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund we will be better able to realise these benefits for the residents and businesses in Herefordshire. Delivery through the associated programme of works is not aligned with the asset management strategy through the investment period and throughout the asset lifecycle. As a consequence the overall condition of the asset may be significantly less than that which should be achieved over time. This may result in the need for a further major investment to make a step change in condition. The risk is that this further investment need occurs before the 'original' HC 20m investment has been paid for. As such the further investment may be unaffordable. Asset Management Strategy established as policy and drives delivery through the Forward Programme and Annual Plan. Page 2 of 5

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