A new plan that outlines how the city of Whittlesea’s multi-billion dollar portfolio of assets will be managed over the next 10 years was endorsed by council at its meeting on Monday night, June 27.
The plan was finalised following public consultation throughout May.
Plans relating to parks and open space, transport, buildings and facilities listing how council will prioritise, maintain and manage assets, including roads, footpaths and playgrounds, over the coming decade.
Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said she was pleased with the level of community interest in the plan with 35 submissions received.
“Council is responsible for more than $3.2 billion worth of infrastructure assets across the municipality, and it is a constant challenge to monitor, maintain and renew our huge portfolio in a cost-effective way,” Ms Wilson said.
“The Asset Plan is the blueprint for how we will achieve this and support the needs of our community both now and into the future.
“The plan also identifies key areas that will be monitored to determine their impact on our assets, including demographic and technological changes, as well as climate change, with a focus on enhancing tree canopy cover and building new assets with climate change in mind.”
Council currently manages approximately 475,000 assets including 1275 kilometres of sealed road and 85.4 kilometres of unsealed road, 1824 kilometres of footpath trails, 1812 hectares of open space as well as 259 playgrounds, 74 sporting ovals and over 100,000 trees.
They are also responsible for 197 buildings, 1897 kilometres of drainage pipes and 73,170 drainage pits, 43 bridges and 13,257 light poles.
Details: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
