INQ125

That Melbourne Water and councils explore opportunities for working collaboratively to address the management of flooding risks with a view to optimising the efficient and effective use of their flood mitigation resources.

That agencies integrate condition information into their asset management decision-making practices and use it as the basis for validating asset valuations and depreciation calculations.

That councils implement a condition assessment and monitoring program conforming to best practice principles.

That agencies develop a detailed improvement plan and commit resources to its implementation.

That agencies assess the cost-effectiveness of establishing a dedicated and proven asset management information system which is integrated with the other information systems used to manage drainage assets.

That councils plan for, and implement, formal consultation arrangements with stakeholders to set drainage goals and objectives, and desired service levels.

That all agencies develop drainage asset management plans, consistent with best practice, and that these incorporate:
- service levels and community expectations
- a demand management plan
- a condition assessment and monitoring program
- lifecycle costing principles

That councils develop flood risk management practices consistent with best practice risk management, and that these incorporate:

That Melbourne Water ensures that stakeholders (and especially local councils) are fully consulted before and during the development of drainage strategies and plans. These plans should consider councils’ drainage systems.

That Melbourne Water ensures stakeholder expectations are fully considered when setting flood risk reduction targets.

That councils formulate, track and report on measures that show their performance in managing drainage assets.