MPA Major Research Papers

Date of Award

7-15-2024

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Geographical Areas

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton, Brantford, Ottawa

Abstract

The emergence of the asset management plan (AMP) as a mandatory regulatory requirement for municipalities in Ontario has garnered substantial attention to facilitate comprehensive planning of municipal infrastructure assets and long-term financial strategizing. Municipalities' primary goal is to ensure dependable stormwater services to residents and businesses while promoting economic vibrancy, reconciling social and environmental objectives, upholding the stormwater infrastructure to ensure efficient wet weather flow, and proficient flood risk management. The study aims to explore the intricacies of stormwater asset management plan, assess the existing challenges and alignment to Ontario Regulation 588/17 concerning asset management planning for municipal infrastructure, with a specific focus on stormwater infrastructure in selected Ontario single-tier municipalities, and underscore the significance of this issue. The study will delve into a comparative analysis of the asset management plans of three single-tier municipalities, serving as a case study, and propose pragmatic and actionable recommendations. These recommendations seek to aid other Canadian cities and prospective studies in attaining municipal short-, medium-, and long-term objectives for sustainable asset delivery. By employing qualitative research and document analysis strategies, the assessment of municipally owned stormwater infrastructure conditions will facilitate the identification of empirical evidence and the development of informed solutions, thereby empowering municipal decision-makers. While the foundation for developing Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for stormwater assets is rapidly progressing, municipalities may enhance their data collection efforts to operate and maintain infrastructures at acceptable service levels. Furthermore, including this information in the AMP is crucial for future asset lifecycle planning.

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