This interactive 2-day comprehensive workshop will focus on the finance officer’s role in the asset management process from the asset management framework to the capital plan and long term financial plan integration. Topics will include asset inventory, levels of service, full lifecycle cost model, prioritization, the infrastructure deficit, and funding the asset management plan.

Workshop runs September 24th & 25th, 2018 |  Member pricing $720

Register HERE 

Asset Management BC will again be hosting 3-day NAMS training sessions for local government staff across BC based on demand. The training sessions will provide staff with a broad and holistic understanding of Asset Management practices. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and resources to develop and implement an asset management program in their local government. The cost for registration in $1,650 per person plus GST.

Once again in 2018 a training subsidy of 50% is available from UBCM for up to three registrants per local government.

Dates and locations for workshops currently scheduled are:

Courtenay – 3-day NAMS Training: October 31st – November 2nd, 2018

The Old House Hotel, Courtenay – To Register through CivicInfo BC >> click here

Other workshops will be scheduled based on demand. Email AMBC to inquire about scheduling.

For more information on the 2018 NAMS training program and registration please click here.

The theme of the 2017 Asset Management BC Conference was Asset Management: Scalable – Doable – Achievable.

All presentations, with the permission of the speaker, are now available and can be found in the Resources section or >> click here

Stay tuned for more information on the 2018 Asset Management BC Conference.

There are still plenty of great BCWWA events left in 2017! Whether you are wanting to learn more about emerging water and wastewater topics and trends or attend a conference there are several upcoming events that may be of interest to you. For more information about upcoming events and how to register click here >

If you’re looking to complete some additional operator training classes or online learning before years end check out the operator education calendar here >

Another round of Asset Management Planning Program grants has been confirmed by UBCM for 2017. This program provides assistance to local governments as they pursue sustainable service delivery by extending and deepening asset management practices within their organizations. The Asset Management Planning Program was created in 2014 through a $1.5 million grant from the Ministry of Community, Sport & Cultural Development.

Under the 2017 Asset Management Planning Program, matching grants of up to $10,000 are available to support activities that advance a local government’s asset management planning or practices, and that facilitate better integration of asset management planning with long term financial planning.

Applications are currently being accepted by UBCM – Apply now

Application deadline is November 18th, 2016.

The MNAI has opened a request for expressions of interest for local governments that would like to submit an application to participate in its next round of projects. For more information on getting involved in the next round of projects and what local governments can expect as a result of participation please read more here. Expressions of Interest are due on Friday, July 14th, 2017. Check out the MNAI discussion paper on Defining and Scoping Municipal Natural Assets.