Local Government assets deliver important community services. Their effective management is crucial to the sustainable delivery of those services to meet community needs now and in the future.
Legislation and regulations have been introduced by the Western Australian Department of Local Government for uniform implementation of Asset Management Framework and Guidelines.
To effectively and sustainably manage assets, all Local Governments are required to:
· Develop an Asset Management Policy
· Develop an Asset Management Strategy including Asset Management Plans for major asset classes
· Develop a process for evaluating Asset Management Plans and asset sustainability
· Link Asset Management to the Annual Report
Guidelines set out the processes and activities required to achieve the required outcomes and include:
· Defining Levels of Service
· Addressing roles, responsibilities, resources and reporting requirements
· Establishing data and information systems
· Developing skills and processes
· Evaluating progress
Proposed Asset classes (select Asset Class for available Asset Management Plans)
Asset Classes |
Description |
Services Provided |
Transport |
Roads, Bridges, Culverts, Carparks, Paths, Traffic Management, Street Furniture. |
Pedestrian, cycle and motor transport services. |
Buildings |
Buildings for which the Shire has the maintenance and renewal responsibilities. |
Civic, Cultural, administrative and operational structures. |
Recreation |
Playgrounds, Park Furniture, Irrigation, Playing Surfaces, Lighting and Synthetic Surfaces. |
Community recreation and sporting services. |
Airport |
Airside and landside airport infrastructure. |
Air transport services and Airport operations. |
Drainage |
Pits, Pipes and associated Stormwater collection, conveyance, treatment and discharge facilities. |
Catchment, conveyance, treatment and disposal of stormwater. |
Coastal |
Jetties, ramps, coastal steps, carparks and camping facilities. |
Coastal access and recreation services. |
Trees |
Urban Trees under Shire control. |
Placement, maintenance and management of urban trees. |
Waste |
Solid waste collection, recycling and disposal facilities. |
Waste handling, recycling and disposal. |
Fleet |
Major, Minor and community plant items. |
Used in construction, maintenance and operational services. Enables transport of material and personnel. |
For additional information or assistance, please contact Engineering Services on (08) 9071 0637 or via email at
shire@esperance.wa.gov.au.
