The Tasmanian Government has announced the release of the Tasmanian Local Government Asset Management Policy, aimed at assisting the state’s councils in their management of $8 billion worth of assets.

 

“The Tasmanian Local Government Asset Management Policy provides guidance for councils in developing their own policies and strategies for sustainable, long-term asset management,” Tasmanian Minister for Local Government Bryan Greens aid.

 

“This Policy is a key component of the long-term sustainability framework that the Local Government Association of Tasmania and State Government are working with councils to implement.

 

The framework will ensure a sustainable, robust and forward-looking local government sector,” said Mr Green.

 

President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania, Barry Easter, welcomed the policy announcement, describing it as a sustainable way to support both the current and future needs of the Tasmanian community.

 

The Local Government Association of Tasmania is currently coordinating asset management maturity assessments of all councils as a first step in this process” said Mr Easther. 

 

“These assessments will provide councils with fundamental information in progressing or improving their long-term asset management plans, and will provide consistent information around asset maturity in councils across the State.”