Transfer of Australian technologies in infrastructure asset management to Sri Lankan local councils Source: Financial Times – Sri Lanka http://www.ft.lk/opinion/Transfer-of-Australian-technologies-in-infrastructure-asset-management-to–Sri-Lankan-local-councils/14-676473 RMIT team in discussion with local authorities to capture local practices Presentation on development of asset Management plans by Brimbank City Council (Melbourne) Seven Pradeshiya Sabhas included in the current project Initiative under Local Government Enhancement Sector Project – Asset Management Software An exciting new project entitled ‘Asset Management Software Development, Implementation and Training,’ funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Local Government Enhancement Sector project, is building capacity in Sri Lankan Local Governments, in optimised management of community infrastructure.  The asset types covered under the project include buildings, roads, bridges, drainage, land, vehicles and equipment, streetlights, water supply schemes and solid waste management facilities, all managed by the local councils in Sri Lanka. The project is led by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Melbourne, Australia. ...

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