Asset Management Strategy, Policy and Plans
Council is the custodian of $425 million dollars of infrastructure assets that support its core business of delivering services to the community. Council has adopted an Asset Management Strategy and Policy, as well as a series of five Asset Management Plans (AMP) - Buildings; Marine; Open Space; Roads; and Stormwater - to assist in planning and implementing asset renewal and maintenance. This documentation forms part of Council’s Resourcing Strategy and provides a link between the Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program.
The major assets include:
- 51 buildings
- 66km of stormwater drainage pipes, culverts and open drains
- 90km of roads
- 1,100 retaining structures
- An indoor swim centre, two harbour baths and three jetties
- 14 car parks
- 15 playgrounds
- 25 bushland areas covering 325,000 sqm
- 36 parks and reserves covering 270,000 sqm
- 5 sporting ovals and a netball facility
- 36 stormwater quality improvement devices
Overall, due to the implementation of strategic operational, maintenance and capital works, Council is currently in a good position with only a very small percentage of the total assets (0.9%) in unsatisfactory condition. This will continue as the proposed future funding allocations are sufficient to maintain assets and reduce the backlog of required asset works over the 10 year period.