Asset Management Policy

Objective

The policy objectives are to set the broad framework for undertaking asset management in a structured, consistent and coordinated manner, and to set asset management processes throughout Mid-Western Regional Council by;

  • Ensuring Councils services and infrastructure are provided in a sustainable manner, with the appropriate levels of service to residents, visitors and the environment;
  • Safeguarding Council assets by implementing appropriate asset management strategies and appropriate financial resources for those assets;
  • Creating an environment where all Council employees have an integral role in overall management of Council assets by creating and sustaining a culture asset management awareness throughout the Council;
  • Meeting legislative requirements for asset management;
  • To manage and operate the appropriate mix of sustainable community infrastructure at the lowest life cycle cost.