2023 Courtenay Annual Report

Pavement-scanning Vehicle Helps Plan and Prioritize Replacements and Repairs During the month of September cutting-edge technology helped the City measure pavement performance which is used to plan and prioritize repairs. The van drove all roads maintained by the City. The van used multiple scanners mounted on various parts of the vehicle to collect pavement condition data, including surface irregularities, cracking, and pavement rutting. This was the third time this technology has been used in Courtenay, with previous road scans completed in 2014 and 2018. Past and current survey data will be used to prioritize road repairs, identify areas with accelerated deterioration, and help guide renewal projects over the next several years.

The project is part of the City’s asset management and transportation program, helping extend the lifespan of Courtenay’s infrastructure and lowering long-term costs. The scans done in previous years have been very useful in planning road maintenance, setting budgets, and applying for grants. It’s also much more efficient than manual inspections or drilling for pavement samples. This approach helps our Operational Services department plan and stretch our road repair budget over the long term, by informing necessary road repairs before they become critical.

City of Courtenay | 2023 Annual Report

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