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Better Asset Management Planning and Delivery LESSONS FROM THE NEW ZEALAND ROAD MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE Janice Brass, New Zealand Transport Agency Grant Holland, Waugh Infrastructure Management Ltd
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Better Asset Management Planning and Delivery
LESSONS FROM THE NEW ZEALAND ROAD MAINTENANCE TASK FORCE
Janice Brass, New Zealand Transport AgencyGrant Hol land, Waugh Infrastructure Management Ltd
Overview of Paper
Background and reasons for the Road Maintenance Task Force (RMTF)
RMTF Key Themes
Asset Management Study and Report
Implementation
Challenges
Questions
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ResurfacingPhoto: NZTA
Management of the NZ Roading Network
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Current Stock of New Zealand Roads
Road Type
km% Total Roads
VKT (Bill)
ManagerFunding Source
State Highways
10,894 12 18NZTA
HighwaysNLTF
Local Roads
79,889 88 18Local
AuthoritiesNLTF &Rates
Total 90,783 100 36NLTF = Hypothecated fund
from petrol tax & diesel road user charges
Graphic: Wikipedia
Graphic: NZTA
How do we contain costs while still providing a roadingnetwork that meets the needs of NZ public?
Costs tracking ahead of inflation
Growing size and complexity of network
No increase in travel
Vehicles more fuel efficient
Minister mandated cross-sector taskforce
Seek opportunities for efficiencies in spend
Flat-lining of funds available for road maintenance
RMTF – Reasons and Objectives
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Steven JoyceMinister of Transport 2012(Photo: beehive.govt.nz
Key Themes for RMTF
1. Adapting business models
(collaboration & clustering)
2. Advancing asset management
(capability, capacity, decision-making)
3. Improving procurement practices
(cost drivers, documentation, markets)
4. Better prioritisation of investment
(network classification)
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Maintenance WorksPhoto: NZTA
Asset Management Study –Terms of Reference
Current road network AM practice
How much can be gained from fit for purpose practice
Characteristics of best practice in AM and Risk Management
Current indicators, right indicators and perverse behaviours
Innovative approaches to performance measurement
Legislative or policy issues which may hinder change
Potential costs and the benefits of recommended changes
Skills needed to deliver
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Typical Unsealed RoadPhoto: Hurunui District Council
Asset Management Study –Context
Similar initiatives in Australia (National Transport Commission), the UK (Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme)and USA Depts of Transportation Programmes
Scope for improvement in NZ Practice
AMPs are central to Council’s Long Term Plans
AMPs viewed by Auditors (OAG)
Continuous improvement favoured - “Raising the bar”
2008 AMP Review commissioned by NZTA predecessor
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Asset Management Study –Survey
40% of organisations responded
Good range across NZ
Current & target levels of maturity
(2011 IIMM)
Largest range in implementation
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Policy &
Strategy
Level of
Service
Demand Management
Information Management
Asset Condition
Asset Risk
Renewal Decisions
Maintenance Planning
Organisation Commitment
Procurement Approach
Effective AM
AM Improvements
Asset Management Study –AM delivery of effectiveness and efficiency
The survey provides a sector view on what can be achieved
Where are the opportunities?
The NLTF is limited
The Land Transport
Management Act focus change
Role of the Government Policy
Statement on Land Transport
Funding – priorities
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Policy &
Strategy
Level of
Service
Demand Management
Information Management
Asset Condition
Asset Risk
Renewal Decisions
Maintenance Planning
Organisation Commitment
Procurement Approach
Effective AM
AM Improvements
Asset Management Study –Direction or Organic Development
There are opportunities for improvement - carrot or stick approach?
Joined up planning needed – legislative and policy change
Better and more focussed AMPs
More consistent AM across organisations
Effective audit and feedback loops
Role of AM information systems
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RMTF Recommendations
Final report 17 recommendations for change.
5 relating to asset management:
◦ Challenge and build on existing planning approaches
◦ Provide ongoing access to high-quality asset management advice
◦ Develop and communicate expectations and guidance
◦ Compile a national performance management framework
◦ Review monitoring and auditing processes
Road Efficiency Group (REG)
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Night Driving Photo: NZTA
Implementation Phase
Joint Governance Group established
Six work streams linked to a best practice AM group
Leaders in infrastructural management from across the sector.
Act as a centre of excellence
Identify, generate & trial good practice
Communicate lessons learnt back to industry
Encourage wide uptake
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Northern GatewayPhoto: NZTA
Implementation Challenges
Multiple agencies with varying responsibilities
Central government changes to local government
Technical plus adaptive changes needed
Early adopters moving to majority
Early wins may mask progress
Everyone has to the ‘hard yards’
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Manawatu Gorge SlipPhoto: NZTA
Questions?Contact Details:
Janice Brass
New Zealand Transport Agency
Grant Holland
Waugh Infrastructure Management Ltd
All papers available at www.waughinfrastructure.com
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SH8 in winterPhoto: Grant Holland
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