Marlborough District Council Roading Assets - Activity Management Plan 2015 - 2018 SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY customer requirements The costs associated with maintaining and operating an asset at particular states of condition are reviewed to help determine appropriate levels of intervention throughout an asset’s life. Optimisation of intervention decisions considers minimisation of the whole-of-life operational and capital costs associated with delivering to a defined level of service. 1.2.4.2 Goals and objectives of asset ownership Marlborough District Council recognises that the provision of a safe and efficient road network is vital to the health and wellbeing of the local community and sees its role as a custodian acting on behalf of the community. Council’s Mission is; Enabling social and economic development in balance with environmental and community needs. This Activity Management Plan details Council’s specific intentions in relation to its roading asset to meet this goal over the next 10 year period. 1.2.4.3 Asset Management Process The key principles that influence asset management for local government which apply to this roading asset management plan are: Take account of the community’s interests and desired outcomes; Implement identified priorities taking a sustainable development approach; Ensure prudent stewardship and efficient and effective use of resources; Conduct business in an open, transparent and accountable manner in accordance with sound business practices. These principles are reflected in Council’s approach to asset management through the incorporation of: Inventory Development; Customer consultation and feedback within an integrated planning and performance management process; Defined customer demand and level of service requirements; Assessment of how to deliver the defined levels of service and their associated whole-of-life (or life-cycle) costs; Condition Assessment Performance & Trend Analysis Option Analysis Decision Analysis Review of affordability and added-value delivered; Performance Reporting & Management 1.2.5 Development of this Activity Management Plan The key elements used in the development of this plan are: Assess stakeholder demands and convert into levels of service (LOS), Assess potential growth and future demand, Determine extent of existing assets, condition, and resilience, Consider life cycle management of assets to meet determined LOS, Assess financial implications and align with forecast funding, Review and consult with stakeholders. A review of core asset management building blocks has identified mixed knowledge and practice across different activity areas. The focus for asset management practice going forward is to provide more robust inputs into the decision making process. Key objectives include: Create and implement asset management frameworks to improve whole-of-life planning, Integrate and align approaches across asset groups, Improve robustness and quality of information, 30 September 2014 Page 3 of Section 1