Asset Management Plan - Newcastle City Council

Street Lighting Life Cycle Plan♦♦Poor public image of the CouncilEconomic loss to local businesses19.8.2 Secondary risks include loss of experienced personnel:As there is only a single service provider in the area should the staff levels fallbelow the operational minimum it will be very difficult to obtain replacementpersonnel or an alternative 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, and the appointment of a reserve contractor.19.8.3 Additional risks include sole equipment providers:As much of the street lighting equipment used is specific to one manufacturer orprovider the viability and reliability of such manufacturer is of great importance,should 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/replacement 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 suppliers201