Asset Management Plan - Newcastle City Council

Traffic Signals Life Cycle Plan♦Prolonged disruption to the travelling publicThis would lead to a significant financial implication for:♦♦♦♦♦♦Compensation claimsRepair to property & servicesEmergency services feesReplacement of equipmentEnvironmental clean upProvision of an alternative routeConsequential costs could be:♦♦♦♦♦Poor public image of the CouncilEconomic loss to local businessesProlonged environmental damageHardship for the disadvantaged when using the alternative routeEtc.This risk can be mitigated by regular safety inspections and condition assessmentsof all equipment, which lead to necessary repairs being carried out in a timelyfashion, the carrying out of routine maintenance to prevent deterioration of theequipment and the introduction of robust procedures to ensure that fault reports aredealt with in a timely fashion.18.8.2 Loss of experienced personnel:As there is only a single service provider in the area should the staff levels fall belowthe operational minimum it will be very difficult to obtain replacement personnel or analternative provider.This could lead to:♦♦♦Reduction in serviceInability to carry out the planned maintenance programmeInability to meet fault attendance target of two hoursConsequential costs could be:♦♦♦Poor public image of the CouncilIncrease in accidents due to faulty signalsIncrease in compensation claimsThis risk can be mitigated by training of existing staff, attractive salaries, goodworking conditions, appointment of a reserve contractor.18.8.3 Sole equipment providers:As much of the traffic signal equipment used is specific to one manufacturer orprovider the viability and reliability of such manufacturer is of great importance,188