Parks Asset Management Program - City of Kingston

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GHD was engaged to develop a framework for sustainable asset management planning for parks for the City of Kingston in Ontario, Canada.

The project involved condition assessments of more than 200 parks, covering a large variety of assets including children’s playgrounds, green open spaces and sporting areas such as baseball diamonds. The assignment is believed to be the first of its kind to be delivered in Canada.

GHD adopted the following approach:

  • Use the most appropriate practice asset management principles
  • Facilitate their understanding
  • Incorporate these principles into the Parks Asset Management program
  • Document the asset management planning process to enable repeatable and transparent asset management planning over time

 

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GHD has directed much of its research effort to understanding what makes a successful and sustainable asset/facility management program work for all levels of activity. GHD has benchmarking data, tools and training material aimed at helping businesses understand their current approach to managing assets/facilities, how they compare with similar businesses and best appropriate practice, and what issues require most urgent attention in the journey towards improved asset management.

GHD can provide clients with a tailored roadmap. We supplement this with the tools, templates and training to assist an organisation move its culture and processes towards optimal asset management performance.

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