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National Guideto Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure
FCM 2006 Sustainable Communities Conference
Asset Management Made Easier for Small And Medium Sized Municipalities
Justin Brûlé Technical Advisor, Environmental Protocols
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Presentation Outline
Municipal Infrastructure ChallengesAsset Management PlanningBenefits of Asset Management PlanningAsset Management in Small and
Medium Sized MunicipalitiesKeys to Success InfraGuide Knowledge Product on Asset
ManagementKnowledge Product DevelopmentUpcoming Knowledge ProductsConclusions
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Municipal Infrastructure Challenges
Residents rely on:• Roads• Sidewalks• Waste management facilities• Parks• Public transit• Potable Water systemsBusinesses & Industry rely on:Roads & transportation networks toMove goods & services to market
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Municipal Infrastructure Challenges• Many infrastructure systems are over 100 years old ->
time for replacement
• 1950’s & 1960’s saw significant increase in municipal populations
• Municipalities must increase investment to keep up with growth
• Public & industry less tolerant of municipal service interruptions
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Asset Management Planning
• A strategic & pro-active approach• Collaboration between departments &
management• A long-term view of infrastructure
costs & performance• Follow an asset management
framework (7 key questions)
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Benefits of Asset Management Planning
• Reduce risks to your municipality• More effective communication• Environmental Protection• Provide better service for lower cost• Increase confidence in what assets you
have and their condition (inventory)• Save $$ in long-term
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Implementing Asset Management
Requirements: People, Information,and Technology
• One dedicated staff (champion)• Establish Inventory System & collect
Inventory Data• Prepare business plan• Follow 7 questions in framework
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Asset Management in Small and Medium sized Municipalities
Implementation:• Limited access to some technologies
and expertise (not cost effective)Strategies:• Maximize use of existing data & tools• Use scale maps for sewer and water
networks as part of inventory• Access Maintenance Management
System if available (Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Management System)
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Keys to Success
• Take a high-level approach• Work closely with City Manager and
Senior Administrators• Identify infrastructure problems that
can be quickly resolved with proper planning
• Have good communication with appropriate people & train (use of InfraGuide BP & K-Product)
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InfraGuide Knowledge Product on Asset Management
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Module One – The Leadership Challenge
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Module Two - Essential Elements
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Module Three – Perspectives on Asset Management
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Knowledge Product Development
• Framework Developed based on William Horton
• Working Group consisting of academic, elected official, and municipal practitioners
• Reviewed & vetted• On-Going Feedback/Evaluation
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Upcoming Knowledge Products
PW Potable Water “Developing a Water Distribution Systems Renewal Plan”
MD Multi-Discipline “Integrated Approach to Assessment and Evaluation of Municipal Roads, Sewers, and Water Networks”
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Conclusions
• Small & Medium Municipalities can establish and implement Asset Management
• Take a simple, high level approach• Capitalize on existing data, capacity
and Resources• InfraGuide Best Practice & Knowledge
Product on Asset Management can help make a smoother transition
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