Path Projects: Estimating Price Guide

This guide helps you estimate costs for building, improving and maintaining paths. It will help you create a budget for all phases from planning through to completion.

Download this cost planning tool to access:

• Cost estimates based on 2023 prices.
• Pricing for vegetation clearing and path construction.
• Cost breakdowns for elements like signage, boardwalks, and gates.
• Figures for site welfare and storage facilities.
• Path maintenance costs.
• Advice on planning for unexpected costs.
• Measurement advice and technical glossary.

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Date published: March 2023

Format: PDF