Executive Summary Improvement Programme Since 2008 improvements have been made by: • Updating ACCESS asset database to approximately 99% completion. • Implementing a new system and creating a template for street tree and street plot asset information capture in the field, to be used on any android or apple device. • Updating GIS database links- 96% of recorded data is linked to a GIS record. • Operations and maintenance contracts have been updated to include asset reporting. • Improvements required to ensure the database meets best practice standards includes: • Performance Monitoring- establish timeframes for performance monitoring and auditing. • Optimal Decisions- based on predictive modelling and evaluation techniques. • Reserve Inventory Database- upgrade to the new Asset Management System where assets will be linked to maintenance and financial data. • Lifecycle Planning- development of lifecycle plans and budgeting. • Training programmes for staff and contractors on data collection and reporting functions. Page 6