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Overcoming Barriers & Implementing Green Storm Water Infrastructure Plans
In November 2018, the United States Global Change Research Program released the 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA4), amplifying long-standing warnings that – in the context
Ontario Continues to Raise the Bar for Municipal Asset Management Maturity
Canada is increasingly recognized internationally as a leader in municipal asset management – see the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s recently published report “FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY
Using a Model at the Source Approach to Inflow and Infiltration Studies
Utilities allocate high budgets to investigate and control inflow and infiltration (I/I) in their collection systems. High I/I is a result of aging sewers and
Securing Distinction in Municipal Budgeting for Your Community: A How-To Guide from Red Deer County
The International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) established the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local governments in
Building Infrastructure Capacity in Ontario First Nations Communities
First Nations communities are responsible for the management of a robust network of infrastructure assets. With limited resources and capacity, it is oftentimes a significant
Making Waves in Indigenous Water Health
In 2016, the federal budget committed nearly $2 billion for drinking and wastewater infrastructure improvements for Indigenous communities in Canada. The allocation made good on
Stronger Together: First Nations – Municipal Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
As the last notes from the drum resounded across the prairie, elected officials from Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation and the municipalities of the Twin
Reducing Costs through Coordinated Infrastructure Maintenance
The massive number of infrastructure intervention activities occurring in cities leads to detrimental social, environmental, and economic impacts on the community. Municipalities are experiencing high
Strategic Asset Management: The Importance of a Policy
When embarking on a new journey, it is prudent that you set your sights on a clear destination in order to identify and navigate the
Taking Asset Management to the Next Level
Asset Management is an interesting term. Many definitions are published, and most are more confusing than helpful. We have managed our assets and our built
The Importance of Collaborative an Asset Management Program Within Canada
An asset management program as a municipal practice has largely been the responsibility of either finance or public works professionals for many years. In some
The City of Saint John’s Asset Management Journey
The City of Saint John has been actively working to help develop a comprehensive Asset Management Program (AMP) including practices across the organization and City