Asset Management Plan - Newcastle City Council

Traffic Signals Life Cycle Planshould the company cease to trade or become unreliable with regard toserviceability of equipment or delivery times this could lead to:♦♦Enforced obsolescence of equipmentLack of parts required for repairsThis in turn could lead to:♦♦♦Reduction in serviceInability to carry out the planned maintenance programmeInability to repair faults in a timely fashionWhich could result in:♦♦♦Poor public image of the CouncilIncrease in accidents due to faulty signalsIncrease in compensation claimsThis risk can be mitigated by:♦♦♦Regular financial checks of suppliersRegular quality checks of suppliers18.9 Forward Works ProgrammeAn annual programme for new and improvement schemes is developed annuallyand the planned maintenance works are then fitted in and around this agreedprogramme, which is updated on a monthly basis.A loose programme of future works for the following 2/3 years has beenproduced based on the design request forms, which is then updated usinginformation from the H&TS civils programme.Should sufficient money become available, it is anticipated that a futureprogramme for the replacement of obsolete equipment could encompass a 7-year period, although this will have a number of staffing implications.18.10 Physical WorksAt present works are commissioned through a single in-house contractoralthough this is continually under revue.Current SituationA service level agreement for maintenance has recently been finalised, and iswaiting for ratification by the Council.Future situation189