Asset Management Plan
Asset management planning involves identifying the resources and activities needed for maintaining, updating, or replacing the infrastructure in Prince Edward County.
Like municipalities across Ontario, the County of Prince Edward is currently updating and expanding its asset management plan. Provincial legislation requires municipalities have asset management plans in order to comply with the Federal Gas Tax Agreement. In 2022, County Council approved a Strategic Asset Management Plan Policy and updated its plan for core infrastructure services. In 2024, County Council approved an update to the Asset Management Plan to include non-core municipal assets. By July 1, 2025, the municipality must expand its Asset Management Plan to include proposed levels of service and a sustainable 10-year capital financial strategy.
Over the next several months, the municipality will work toward an asset management plan that includes proposed levels of service and a sustainable long-term financial strategy to achieve those levels.
- Assets are everything the County of Prince Edward owns, such as roads and bridges, vehicles, parks, buildings, and equipment. These assets allow municipal staff to deliver services across the municipality. The performance and condition of the assets directly impacts service quality.
- Levels of service are defined by the quality and extent of services the municipality provides. Levels of service incorporate a variety of factors such as safety, customer satisfaction, quality, reliability, and cost.
About the process
April - June 2025: Council and staff will determine the regulatory requirements, needs, and expectations for each asset class under consideration. Council-staff working sessions on April 25, May 15, and June 12 will allow for an in-depth discussion of vision, mission, goals, asset conditions, levels of service, financial strategies, and recommendations. The public is invited to follow along and learn more about each asset class as it is discussed.
June - July 2025: Engagement with the public about levels of service related to asset management in the community. Through a survey and in-person pop-ups, the municipality will seek public feedback on:
- Satisfaction with municipal services and assets
- Suggestions for service and asset improvements
- Expectations for levels of municipal service
- Willingness to pay to maintain or increase services
- Service priorities for funding allocations
July - September 2025: The municipality will finalize the asset management plan with service levels for each asset category. The final plan will include a detailed 10-year financial strategy for maintaining, renewing, and replacing assets.
NOTE: Water / Wastewater Levels of Service will be informed by the Water and Wastewater Rates Community Committee and set in the 2027 - 2031 Rate StudyHow to participate
- Watch the Council-Staff working sessions in-person or online
- Read the background reports for each asset class when they are posted after the working sessions
- Take the survey in July
- Attend a pop-up event in July
- Make a deputation at the August 28 Committee of the Whole meeting where Council will consider the final draft of the Asset Management Plan
- Leave a comment or question below
Documents
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Strategic Asset Management Policy
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2022 Core Asset Management Plan
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2024 Non-core Asset Management Plan
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GV July 21 Arryn McNichol edit.mp3 (4.22 MB) (mp3)
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Working Session #1 Roads
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Working Session #2 Equipment
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Working Session #2 Bridges
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Working Session #2 Facilities
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Working Session #3 Corporate Fleet (Vehicles)
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Working Session #3 Fire Vehicles
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Working Session #3 Parks and Recreation
Videos
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The first Council and Staff Working Session for the Asset Management Plan was held on April 24. Staff provided an introduction to asset management before an in-depth discussion about roads assets took place.
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The second Council and Staff Working Session for the Asset Management Plan was held on May 15. The focus of the discussion was on equipment, bridges, and facilities asset classes.
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The third Council and Staff Working Session for the Asset Management Plan was held on June 12. The focus of the discussion was on fleet/vehicles and parks and recreation assets.
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Excellent municipal asset management is fundamental to a thriving community. It is important to consider the present and growing population as a well planned infrastructure can accommodate increased demand for services such as transportation, water and energy services.
The optimization of resources must be efficient in reducing waste and improving service delivery.
This will then lead to more economic growth by attracting good businesses, investments, and talent by providing reliable infrastructure and services and
quality of life is enhanced, and a greater sense of community attained. Asset management can incorporate sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact and ensuring long-term viability.
A effective asset mgnt plan is critical to balance development with preserving the county’s natural beauty.
How can we do this? Continuous research & condition assessments, inventory & lifecycle mgnt, effective maintenance and financial planning, accountability, comparing/contrasting other similar yet successful municipality asset management. Val S. Porter
Why do we jump to an automatic conclusion that maintaining or improving means increase in taxes? We should challenge the local authorities to find the best way to at least maintain services while balancing the budget. I do not plan to respond to the survey based on the format.
CR 49 is in bad need of repair. Why not start the repair this year with the $20,000,000 and complete it when more money becomes available from the Feds (??) in 2026 or 2027. It will only get a lot worse with traffic to the grain storage/ shipping facilities that are under construction now.
The old Dukedome property has sat unused for 14 years. What a waste! Can't Council be a catalyst to put it to use on something useful and urgent (affordable housing, assisted living, Foodbank, etc.)?
There are too many old buildings eg town halls that are under utilized and too expensive to fix up. The least used, or most costly to repair, need to be sold and the money used to bring some of the others up to safety standards.
Really frustrated with the rehabilitation of CR49. I have seen the cost increase from a proposal of $24 million in 2019 to double of that in 2024. The Provincial government gave you 20+ million to fix CR49 this year ... what are you waiting for?? I realize that you are seeking additional Federal monies ... but don't wait till the rehabilitation get even more expensive!! Start fixing it now! Even fixing half of CR 49 NOW is better than what we have ... a totally embarrassing gateway to the County. Think about it!!!
Water - I think that the water plan should be scaled back. Picton's drinking water is already threatened with Picton Terminals and IF they are allowed to expand the risk will increase. If it is not yet feasible to tie in with the water from Wellington, at least move the intake pipe into much cleaner water further away from PT.
Climate Crisis - ALL developments must be required to create parklands with maximum trees and naturalized areas. The naturalized area beside the Millenium Trail should be at least 6 metres on either side.
Buildings - can ANY of the County-owned buildings be renovated for deeply affordable and/or co-housing? The cry for help from our youth and people who have lived here their whole lives should be prioritized. I do understand that higher level gov't $ is needed but I believe this will be on the table soon. I know that many roads are in bad shape but I'd say, stick to the plan that was made, grade vs pave when possible and prioritize homes and public transit over cars.
Fix our roads!
Hey There,
I've reviewed the operating budget and the roads discussion documents provided, I've observed that Water Rd. In Demorestville is listed as not in the 5 year roads plan. I urge that this road be reviewed and added to the pulverization planning in the coming years.
It is a minor roadway and would not cost a significant amount to the city. A surface treatment or ANYTHING would make the road serviceable again, as the current state of it is abysmal and thats putting it lightly.
Thank you!
Steve G
The map showing the quality of PEC roads is incorrect as it doesn’t indicate Peats Point Rd is at end of life as is shown in the added example pictures you provided.