1.8 Negative Effects The Local Government Act 2002 requires the identification of the possible negative effects associated with the provision or inadequate provision of the service. Area of Impact Negative Effects The health of communities Propagation of human and animal disease through lack of adequate drinking water. Insanitary living conditions from insufficient cleansing. The safety of communities Insufficient water for firefighting purposes. Minimising adverse Environmental damage of natural water resources. environmental effects Insufficient water to maintain public amenities and green- space. Industrial and residential Inhibited residential and economic development from development inadequate supplies. Cultural Sensitivity Cultural offence from the inappropriate or insensitive use of natural water resources or land use. Table 2 Negative Effects of Water Services 1.9 The Plan Framework In 2012 the 2008 Water Supply Asset Management Plan was substantially re-written and up- dated in accordance with the guidance of the NAMS International Infrastructure Management Manual 2011. The 2014 plan also incorporates many of the recommendations of 2012 peer review by AECOM, the advice and guidance of SOLGM and comments of Audit New Zealand and guidance issued by the OAG Chapter 1 Introduction – Background, Goals and Objectives of Asset Ownership, Plan Framework and Maturity of Asset Management Planning. Chapter 1 Introduction – Background, Goals and Objectives of Asset Ownership, Plan Framework and Maturity of Asset Management Planning. Chapter 2 Levels of Service – Customer Research and Expectations, Strategic and Corporate Goals, Legislative Requirement, Current Levels of Service, Desired Levels of Service. Chapter 3 Future Demand – Demand Drivers, Demand Forecasts, Demand Impacts on Assets, Demand Management Plan, Asset Programmes to Meet Demand. Chapter 4 Lifecycle Management Plan – Background Data on Water Infrastructure, Infrastructure Risk Management Plan, Routine Operations and Maintenance Plan, Renewal/Replacement Plan, Creation/Acquisition/Augmentation Plan, Disposal Plan. Chapter 5 Financial Summary – Financial Statements and Projections, Funding Strategy, Valuation Forecasts, Key Assumptions in Financial Forecasts, Reliability and Confidence. Chapter 6 Plan Improvement and Monitoring. – Status of AM Practices, Improvement Programme, Monitoring and Review of Procedures, Performance Measures. References and Appendices. 1.10 Asset Management Planning Maturity Generally the Asset and Services Department seeks to achieve a solid core standard of asset management. Intermediate and advanced asset management tools and techniques are deployed in certain area but only where they add real, demonstrable value to the decision making process. The maturity of asset management within Marlborough District Council is Page 13