Infrastructure

Asset Management Policy

How Council plans, funds, and maintains its infrastructure and assets for the long term.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: I, Shane Grocke, am rewriting this policy in plain English so you can quickly understand what it is about and what conditions usually apply. This is a guide only — the official Council policy and any permit conditions are what you must rely on.

What this policy is about

This policy explains how the District Council of Yankalilla manages its assets. It focuses on long-term planning, funding, and maintenance of infrastructure so services remain reliable and affordable for the community.

Purpose

Council aims to manage assets in a sustainable way — providing services at the right level, protecting assets, and making sure funding is available for the long term.

Key Outcomes

Provide services and infrastructure that meet community and environmental needs

Protect and manage assets using appropriate strategies and funding

Make sure staff and elected members understand their responsibilities

Meet legal requirements for asset management

Use consistent and transparent processes across the organisation

Asset Types

Buildings & community facilities

Halls, civic centres, and similar buildings.

Recreation assets

Parks, playgrounds, pathways, and signage.

Stormwater infrastructure

Drains, pits, and related structures.

Transport infrastructure

Roads, footpaths, kerbs, and carparks.

Bridges and related structures

Bridges and associated infrastructure across the district.

How Assets Are Managed

Use a lifecycle approach when planning and managing assets
Use assets efficiently to get the best value
Maintain assets so they continue to function properly
Monitor and review assets regularly
Use asset management plans and budgets to guide spending

Funding & Planning

Prepare asset management plans for major asset groups
Include costs in long-term financial planning
Prioritise renewal of existing assets
Only bring forward renewals if properly approved
Consider full lifecycle costs when making decisions

Other Important Points

New or upgraded assets

Before new assets or upgrades are approved, Council will complete a cost-benefit assessment to make sure the investment is justified.

Disposal of assets

Assets must be disposed of in line with Council's disposal policy.

Risk and inspections

Council will assess risks and inspect important assets regularly to maintain safety and service levels.

Community involvement

Changes to service levels will be discussed with the community before decisions are made.

Grievances & Review

If you have concerns about this policy, write to the Chief Executive Officer.

This policy is reviewed regularly and updated when needed.

Contact Council

District Council of Yankalilla
1 Charles Street, Yankalilla SA 5203
Phone: (08) 8558 0200

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