The City of Newark, Ohio needed a better way to manage its water and sewer assets. The city had to integrate its computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software with an updated GIS system to evaluate the need for various improvements. It also required a more refined approach for long-term capital spending to support the improvements.

A successful pilot project revealed the benefits of a structured asset management system. Malcolm Pirnie updated the CMMS and supplemented the knowledge base with rapid, cost-effective condition assessment technology. The Pirnie team predicted the deterioration of water distribution and wastewater collection system pipes over time and developed a 20-year capital improvement plan for funding renewal and replacement requirements.

The structured asset management system provides new approaches to information and maintenance management, as well as capital project planning. This enables Newark to optimize long-term capital spending, maximize investments and prioritize cleaning, inspection, repair and replacement for areas of immediate concern.