As the number of assets maintained by the Local Government increases - so does the need to have well-defined Operation and Maintenance strategies, clear understanding of expected performance, reliable budget costs to maintain assets and competent teams to support these strategies.

The operation and maintenance of civil assets presents significant challenges for Councils and industry in general. Some excellent solutions have been developed however these experiences are currently not well known within the industry.

Many Local Government infrastructure maintenance contracts are being outsourced.

The assessment of value for money in service delivery is becoming even more important in:

• Delivering and developing standards of service
• Meeting community expectations
• Reducing OPEX expenditure

With extensive experience in civil asset management IV Water can assist Local Government realise significant savings through precise system inspection and maintenance planning and efficient and cost-effective design. Typically, this exercise:

• Delivers significant saving of annual OPEX budget
• Improves certainty of projected operational costs
• Ensures ongoing commitment by stakeholders and staff
• Attracts further cost-saving strategies