Canada and FCM support strengthened asset management in Newfoundland and Labrador communities

Managing municipal infrastructure effectively is vital to Canada's economic competitiveness. Municipalities of all sizes need good asset management practices to build and maintain resilient and sustainable communities for all Canadians.

That is why the Government of Canada is investing $125,600 in three Newfoundland and Labrador communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). These initiatives will help communities make data-driven decisions about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

With funding from MAMP:

• The Town of New-Wes-Valley will compile an inventory of the town's major assets. State of Infrastructure Reports will be prepared to summarize and present the information in a format suitable for the council and the public. Renewal and replacement projects will be prioritized through a risk assessment process involving council and staff to support a preliminary capital program. The council and staff will also participate in a training session providing an overview of asset management concepts and benefits and to draft a policy to guide decisions around renewal and replacement of infrastructure.
• The Town of Robert's Arm will implement a three-phase asset management initiative. Phase 1 includes creating an asset register for fixed infrastructure assets (including water/sewer systems, roads, trails/parks, buildings and fleet) and utilizing a geographical information system. Phase 2 includes prioritizing the asset register in terms of consequence of failure and probability of failure. Phase 3 includes capital and policy planning and will end with a workshop for both council and staff.
• The Town of Sandringham will develop an asset management plan to collect data, assess needs and set priorities, policies and strategies. The town will prepare a condition assessment report for all of the town's present assets, set up an asset management committee, prepare a five-year Capital Program and hold a workshop for staff and council to present projects.