Integrated Road Infrastructure
support • July 13, 2022
With our population centres separated by vast distances, road transport infrastructure is critical to sustaining Australian communities, growing our economy and improving our international competitiveness. The resilience of our road network depends on many factors.
The national road network requires ongoing attention. Currently, an important part of the annual roads budget is used to maintain the existing national road network through routine maintenance, periodic maintenance, major rehabilitation, and reconstruction activities.
The remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) sectors are rapidly evolving. While the roadmap charts a long-term vision for the safety regulation of these sectors, there remains uncertainty about the longer-term needs. structure INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS: Develop guidance material, design requirements and regulations for vertiports and other infrastructure required to support AAM operations. Develop guidance for infrastructure required to support research and development activities. Work collaboratively across government to understand and establish spectrum requirements for RPAS and AAM. Work with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications to set up the NDDN and support all safety aspects of the infrastructure planning framework. The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap
WIND LOADING Wind loading is an important consideration when designing and installing PV systems on roofs or ground mounts. In accordance with Clause 2.2.5 of AS/NZS 5033, all rooftop PV systems within the scope of AS/NZS 1170.2 must be compliant to ensure they will withstand the pressure loading associated with site-specific wind conditions on the rooftop. Most requirements for wind loading are addressed by the manufacturer of the mounting systems. That is, by installing the mounting systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation guide, the installation will meet the requirements set out by AS/NZS 1170.2. For example, PV-ezRACK SolarRoof Code-Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V4.4 says that the installation will meet AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 Amdt 2-2016 when installed in accordance with this guide. However, until mounting systems manufacturer updates their installation guides, it is the designer/installer’s duty to comply with the current Australian standards.
