Asset Management
Cassowary Coast Regional Council manages assets with an approximate replacement value of AU $1.8 billion spanning all traditional local government types including roads, bridges, footpaths, stormwater, water, sewerage, parks, buildings, waste, marine facilities, fleet and information technology.
Council has adopted an Asset Management Policy and Asset Management Strategy that provide strategic guidance and direction for Council in regards to Asset Management.
Council’s adopted core Asset Management Plans for every asset class are available for download at the bottom of the page.
Next Steps
The next priorities for Council are defined in its Asset Management Strategy and also within the Improvement Plans contained in every Asset Management Plan.
There are numerous improvement projects occurring across Council to improve services and manage costs to ensure the public infrastructure is maintained to a desirable level, whilst not negatively impacting long term sustainability.
Asset Rationalisation
Council has commenced the Asset Rationalisation project to achieve its commitment to ratepayers to generate savings by rationalising some assets that are unused or underutilised. Through a methodical and inclusive approach Council is engaging key stakeholders to determine a better way of achieving improved outcomes for the community, for relevant user groups and for the ratepayer.
If you want to learn more about this project view the Project Summary here
If you have specific questions about the project view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) here
Asset Rationalisation - Round 1
Enforce lease conditions;
- Council will remain focused on delivering outcomes that benefits the whole community.
- Council is committed to reducing depreciation, Insurance premiums and other operational costs.
- Council encourages assets to be shared amongst multiple users to increase utilisation rates.
- Council is committed to work with users to minimise the impacts where possible albeit the way they use Council infrastructure may change.
- Follow up on affected users after implantation is completed to maintain Council’s support.