The Government of Canada partners with Manitoba communities to strengthen asset management

CITY OF FLIN FLON, MB, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Minister responsible for CanNor, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of $250,000 to help five Manitoba communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

Asset management helps communities manage municipal infrastructure assets such as roads, arenas, bridges, drinking water and wastewater systems to ensure maximum performance and make better investment decisions. Asset management also helps reduce risks so municipalities can provide reliable and affordable services and a high quality of life to their residents.

This funding will help strengthen data-driven decision-making on key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance. Among the recipients:

• The City of Flin Flon receives $50,000 to identify, catalogue and analyze the life cycle and capacity of each asset and to develop information on maintenance requirements, service levels and new asset needs. This will result in an effective asset management plan and informed, cost-effective decisions around levels of service. All asset classes within the City of Flin Flon will be looked at, including facilities, roads, sidewalks, water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
• The Municipality of Rossburn receives $50,000 to develop an Asset Management Policy and Strategy for roads, culverts, bridges, buildings, water and sewer utilities, landfills, campgrounds and aeration systems. An Asset Management Plan will be developed for at least one area of assets. The Municipality will be able to better track its assets and obtain a clearer picture of its financial position and upcoming responsibilities. This information will guide its long-term financial decisions and strengthen the Municipality's finances.
• The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson receives $50,000 to develop an Asset Management Policy and Strategy for roads, water and sewer utility, drainage and culverts, buildings, machinery and vehicles. An Asset Management Plan will be developed for at least one area of assets. The Municipality will be able to better track its assets and obtain a clearer picture of its financial position and upcoming responsibilities. This information will guide its long-term financial decisions and strengthen the Municipality's finances.

"The five projects announced today are important to helping these rural municipalities in our province find sustainable and innovative solutions to manage their community assets. Infrastructure is essential to local economies and for residents' quality of life and these projects will help communities plan for their needs and find savings over the long-term."

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Minister responsible for CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

"From roads and bridges to buildings and wastewater systems, local governments own approximately 60% of the public infrastructure that supports our economy and our quality of life. That's why it is so crucial to support them in building and maintaining strong asset management through initiatives like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Municipal Asset Management Program. Funded by the Government of Canada, it helps communities in Manitoba and across the country develop sound asset management practices and conduct data collection and analysis to improve their investment decisions."
Scott Pearce, Acting President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Quick facts

• The funding announced today comes from the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) – a $110-million program funded by the Government of Canada and delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
• The MAMP is designed to help Canadian municipalities strengthen infrastructure investment decisions based on reliable data and sound asset management practices.
• The MAMP provides asset management training, funding and information sharing to enable municipalities to access the data needed to plan effectively.
• Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is investing over $180 billion over 12 years in public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and rural and northern communities across Canada.

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Further information on the five municipally-led initiatives can be found in the backgrounder.

Associated links

Municipal Asset Management Program
Infrastructure in your Community
Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
Investing in Canada plan project map

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(media only), please contact: Jean-Sébastien Comeau, Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor, Office of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, 343-574-8116, [email protected]; Infrastructure Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]; FCM Media Relations, 613-907-6395, [email protected]