THE Golden Plains Shire\u2019s draft Asset Plan 2022-2032 is now publicly available for residents to view and comment on.<\/p>\n
The document set to be a guide for the management, upkeep, and development of assets including roads and footpaths, bridges, curbs, drains, car parks, municipal buildings and spaces over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n
Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Gavin Gamble said keeping the Shire\u2019s assets at their best is a priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cGolden Plains is a very large Shire and it\u2019s a challenge to ensure that council\u2019s many different assets are maintained to meet the standards of the community, working within council\u2019s budget,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the next 10 years, council plans to spend $213 million on infrastructure assets including $81 million to maintain existing assets to ensure they are safe and functional, $57 million for replacement of assets that are reaching the end of their life, and $75 million to meet growth or additional future demand.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe draft Asset Plan 2022-2032 identifies that this financial commitment will fall short of meeting the needs of assets maintenance and development in Golden Plains Shire by $84.7 million over the next decade.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile this figure is concerning, it is good strategic planning that has highlighted this issue which council will act upon to continue to ensure that assets under our control are safe, fit for purpose and meet the needs of our growing communities.\u201d<\/p>\n