Municipal Infrastructure Management
Municipal Infrastructure management introduction
Municipal infrastructure management decision making is inherently an integrated process that requires the assimilation of a multitude of data, processes, and software systems. Current work practices have resulted in significant process and data fragmentation, which have subsequently created much inefficiency that impedes the implementation of effective management strategies. We work with our clients to design and implement integrated multidisciplinary approaches to implement efficient, sustainable, and proactive asset management programs
Case Studies
Implementation of an Infrastructure System of Governance
Case study: Municipal Infrastructure
Key industry: Local government (Municipal Infrastructure)
Client: Western Cape Provincial Treasury
Project: Implementation of an Infrastructure System of Governance
Sectors: Water, Electricity and Roads
Effective and reliable service delivery is one of the biggest challenges South Africa faces. This is largely due to municipalities across the country not having the required resources to fulfil the delivery of basic services to the communities within which they operate. This derails economic development and growth opportunities in poor communities. Although backlogs continue to be a concern and a political priority, a more critical issue is that of the condition of South Africa’s existing infrastructure assets, much of which are nearing, or have reached, the end of their useful lives.
The project takes a District Level Approach aimed at improving the asset management maturity of municipalities by establishing a Municipal System for Asset Management. The project integrates ISO 55000/1/2, the 39 Subjects identified in the Asset Management Anatomy defined by the GFMAM and the Asset Management Competency Frameworks of the IAM. This project established District Forums to build a Community of Practice across the district.
It has never been more evident that there is a need for a structured approach and methodology
for infrastructure management.
Our case study finds that municipalities should develop a business approach which is supported by
a connected operating model. The future is about breaking down silos to form a virtuous circle
of value creation – from clients and colleagues to the wider ecosystem of stakeholders,
partners and communities. This can only happen if the business creates greater operational
interconnectivity and alignment than ever before.
The benefits include:
improved efficiency and effectiveness: reviewing and improving processes, procedures and asset performance can improve efficiency and effectiveness, and the achievement of organizational objectives
informed asset investment decisions through life-cycle costing: enabling the organization to improve its decision making and effectively balance costs, risks, opportunities and performance;
managed risk: reducing financial losses, improving health and safety
improved services and outputs: assuring the performance of assets can lead to improved services or products that consistently meet or exceed the expectations of customers and stakeholders;
demonstrated compliance: transparently conforming with legal, statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as adhering to asset management standards, policies and processes, can enable demonstration of compliance
