Asset Management Updates

April 2024
Moss Avenue Infrastructure Renewal Project
The City is currently wrapping up a capital project which involved the renewal of infrastructure on Moss Avenue. The project included:

• Renewal of ~500m of roadway
• 11 new streetlights
• Replacement of ~650m of drainage main
• Replacement of ~550m of water main
• Replacement of ~350m of sewer main

Much of the old infrastructure was installed in 1974-1975 and was nearing or exceeding its estimated useful life. Renewal allows retirement of outdated asbestos concrete piping in favor of newer thermoplastic piping materials and helps to safeguard against failure due to aging infrastructure. This ensures the citizens on Moss Avenue can enjoy the same service levels in the future as they have in past.

Part of the asset management process is to review the condition of our aging infrastructure and prioritize renewal projects based on available funding and capacity. Moss Avenue is a great example of asset management at work!

March 2024
Helping to Keep our Roads Safe – Asset Management at Work
In 2023, the City purchased two new dump trucks to replace two aging units purchased in 2005. The new trucks came fully equipped with plows and sanders to help keep roads clear in the winter. The trucks are on a regular renewal schedule and funds are allocated to an equipment reserve each year so money is available when it’s time to replace again.