Introduction Introduction Why reserves? (Activity description) Reserves and Amenities provision enhances and promotes community wellbeing through providing open spaces and amenities for the community, encouraging active lifestyles and enhancing the natural environment. The Marlborough District Council (MDC) Long Term Plan (LTP) describes activities of the Council and the community outcomes to which these activities will contribute. The Council outcomes for Reserves and Amenities in the 2015-2025 LTP are that: Marlborough’s communities and visitors experience the District’s open spaces and recreation facilities for recreation, relaxation, and physical activity. Marlborough people have a respectful and comforting environment to remember those they have lost [cemeteries]. What is asset management? Reserve and Amenities provision includes the development, maintenance and replacement of reserve and amenity assets which are provided for the use and enjoyment of the public. The term “asset management” is used to describe the activities carried out to maintain these assets in good working order. Reserve assets may be strategic assets i.e.; land or buildings, as well as smaller component assets such as trees, gardens, turf, structures and outdoor furniture. The Council is required to complete and maintain asset management plans under the Local Government Act 2002, as detailed in Schedule 10 of the Act. Asset management planning process Community Strategic Levels of Asset Capacity Outcomes Objectives Service and Condition Provision - LTP Asset Cost/Benefit / including Management Risk/ non-asset Plan Affordability options Asset management plan objectives To create a management document that is understood and used by the Council and the community. To guide the provision of quality reserve assets for users, in the most cost-effective way. To guide the acquisition of reserve land or financial contributions, that is conductive to meeting service targets and Community Outcomes. Page 7