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Township of Russell
Asset Management Plan 2025
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Asset
Management
Plan 2025
TOWNSHIP OF RUSSELL
2025
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Key Statistics
$553m
2024 Replacement Cost of Asset Portfolio
$67.5k
Replacement Cost of Infrastructure Per
Household
78%
Percentage of Assets in Fair or Better
Condition
51%
Percentage of Assets with Assessed
Condition Data
$12.84m
Average Annual Requirement
$6.48m
Actual Funding Level (2024)
2.32%
Target Reinvestment Rate
1.17%
Actual Reinvestment Rate
10
Years
Recommended Timeframe for Eliminating
Annual Infrastructure Deficit
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Table of Contents
1.
Executive Summary......................................................................5
2.
Introduction & Context..................................................................8
3.
Portfolio Overview - State of the Infrastructure .............................26
Core Assets ................................................................................ 34
4.
Road Network ............................................................................35
5.
Bridges & Culverts......................................................................46
6.
Water Network...........................................................................53
7.
Sanitary Sewer Network..............................................................63
8.
Storm Network ..........................................................................73
Non-Core Assets......................................................................... 81
9.
Facilities....................................................................................82
10. Vehicles ....................................................................................92
11. Machinery & Equipment ............................................................ 101
12. Land Improvements ................................................................. 109
Strategies................................................................................. 117
13. Growth ................................................................................... 118
14. Financial Strategy .................................................................... 121
Appendices............................................................................... 136
Appendix A - Infrastructure Report Card ........................................... 137
Appendix B - Level of Service Maps & Photos..................................... 139
Appendix C - Public Engagement Questionnaire ................................. 145
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1.
Executive Summary
Municipal infrastructure delivers critical services that are foundational to the
economic, social, and environmental health and growth of a community. The
goal of asset management is to enable infrastructure to deliver an adequate
level of service in the most cost-effective manner. This involves the ongoing
review and update of infrastructure information and data alongside the
development and implementation of asset management strategies and long
term financial planning.
1.1 Scope
This Asset Management Plan (AMP) identifies the strategies that are in place
to manage public infrastructure and makes recommendations where they can
be further refined. Through the implementation of sound asset management
strategies, the Township can ensure that public infrastructure is managed to
support the sustainable delivery of municipal services.
This AMP include the following asset categories:
Figure 1 Core and Non-Core Asset Categories
1.2 O. Reg. 588/17 Compliance
With the development of this AMP the Township has achieved compliance with
July 1, 2025, requirements under O. Reg. 588/17. This includes requirements
- Road Network
- Bridges & Culverts
- Storm Network
- Water Network
- Sanitary Sewer Network
Core Assets
- Facilties
- Vehicles
- Machinery & Equipment
- Land Improvements
Non-Core Assets
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for levels of service and inventory reporting for all asset categories. More
detail on compliance can be found in section 2.5.1 O. Reg. 588/17 Compliance
Review.
1.3 Findings
The overall replacement cost of the asset categories included in this AMP
totals $553 million. 78% of all assets analyzed in this AMP are in fair or better
condition and assessed condition data was available for 51% of assets. For the
remaining 49% of assets, assessed condition data was unavailable. In lieu of
assessed condition assessments, asset age was used to approximate condition
- a data gap that persists in most municipalities. Generally, age misstates the
true condition of assets, making assessments essential to accurate asset
management planning, and a recurring recommendation in this AMP. The
Township has taken proactive steps to address this gap by establishing
condition assessment timelines, specific to each asset category. Furthermore,
the Township has established a designated reserve specifically for condition
assessments.
To meet capital replacement and rehabilitation needs for existing
infrastructure, prevent infrastructure backlogs, and achieve long-term
sustainability, the Township's average annual capital requirement totals
$12.84 million. Based on a historical analysis of sustainable capital funding
sources, the Township is committing approximately $6.48 million towards
capital projects or reserves per year. As a result, there is currently an annual
funding gap of $6.36 million.
It is important to note that this AMP represents a snapshot in time and is
based on the best available processes, data, and information at the
Township. 1 Strategic asset management planning is an ongoing and dynamic
process that requires continuous improvement and dedicated resources.
1 Year-end 2024.
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1.4 Recommendations
A financial strategy was developed to address the annual capital funding gap.
The following graphics shows annual tax/rate change required to eliminate the
Township's infrastructure deficit.
Figure 2 Proposed Tax/Rate Changes
Tax-Funded
ASSETS
Average
Annual Tax
Change
10 Year
Phase-In
2.8%
Rate-Funded
WATER
Average
Annual Rate
Change
10 Year
Phase-In
3.6%
Rate-Funded
SANITARY
Average
Annual Rate
Change
10 Year
Phase-In
1.8%
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2.
Introduction & Context
2.1 Community Profile
Census Characteristic
Township of Russell2
Ontario3
Population 2021
22,534
14,223,942
Total Private Dwellings
8,197
5,929,250
Population Density
98.6/km2
15.9/km2
Land Area
198.78 km2
892,411.76 km2
Table 1 Township of Russell Township Community Profile
The Township of Russell is a lower-tier Township, part of United Counties of
Prescott and Russell, which is located within eastern Ontario. It is situated
east of Ottawa, Ontario.
Russell was incorporated as a Township in 1857. This incorporation marked
the official recognition of the Russell as a municipal entity, allowing it to
establish local governance and provide services to its residents. The Township
comprises several communities, including Embrun, Russell, Limoges, and
Marionville. Embrun and Russell are the largest, serving as the primary hubs
for residential, commercial, and social activities.
The Township offers a variety of rich rural settings, including farms, forests,
and rivers, along with facilities for outdoor activities. With plenty of parks and
trails, it's easy for residents to enjoy walking, biking, and getting closer to
nature. It's a welcoming place with a strong sense of community, highlighted
by regular events and festivals that celebrate its culture and history, providing
entertainment and opportunities for community engagement.
Demand in the Township of Russell is driven by its proximity to Ottawa,
offering a quiet lifestyle with easy urban access. Beautiful landscapes, and a
close-knit community attract diverse individuals. The area's growth brings
new residential and commercial opportunities while maintaining its rural
charm. Agriculture supports the rural character and green spaces, fostering a
lifestyle connected to nature. This blend of urban accessibility, community
services, and agricultural landscapes fuels demand in the Township.
The infrastructure priorities of the Township include sustainable and efficient
development. The Township aims to ensure new growth is compatible with
2 2024 figures provided by Russell Township's planning department
3 2021 Census
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existing infrastructure, minimizing adverse impacts on current services and
the character of established areas.
2.2 Climate Change
Climate change can cause severe impacts on human and natural systems
around the world. The effects of climate change include increasing
temperatures, higher levels of precipitation, droughts, and extreme weather
events. In 2019, Canada's Changing Climate Report (CCCR 2019) was
released by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
The report revealed that between 1948 and 2016, the average temperature
increase across Canada was 1.7°C; moreover, during this period, Northern
Canada experienced a 2.3°C increase. The temperature increase in Canada
has doubled that of the global average. If emissions are not significantly
reduced, the temperature could increase by 6.3°C in Canada by the year 2100
compared to 2005 levels. Observed precipitation changes in Canada include
an increase of approximately 20% between 1948 and 2012. By the late 21st
century, the projected increase could reach an additional 24%. During the
summer months, some regions in Southern Canada are expected to
experience periods of drought at a higher rate. Extreme weather events and
climate conditions are more common across Canada. Recorded events include
droughts, flooding, cold extremes, warm extremes, wildfires, and record
minimum arctic sea ice extent.
The changing climate poses a significant risk to the Canadian economy,
society, environment, and infrastructure. The impacts on infrastructure are
often a result of climate-related extremes such as droughts, floods, higher
frequency of freeze-thaw cycles, extended periods of high temperatures, high
winds, and wildfires. Physical infrastructure is vulnerable to damage and
increased wear when exposed to these extreme events and climate
variabilities. Canadian Municipalities are faced with the responsibility to
protect their local economy, citizens, environment, and physical assets.
2.2.1
Russell Township Climate Profile
The Township of Russell is situated in Eastern Ontario within the United
Counties of Prescott and Russell. The Township is expected to experience
notable effects of climate change which include higher average annual
temperatures, an increase in total annual precipitation, and an increase in the
frequency and severity of extreme events. According to Climatedata.ca - a
collaboration supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) -
the Township of Russell may experience the following trends:
Higher Average Annual Temperature:
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Between the years 1971 and 2010 the annual average temperature
was 6.0 ºC
-
Under a high emissions scenario, the annual average temperatures
are projected to increase by 4.8 ºC by the year 2050 and over 6.6 ºC
by the end of the century.
Increase in Total Annual Precipitation:
-
Under a high emissions scenario, Russell Township is projected to
experience an 13% increase in precipitation by the year 2051 and a
16% increase by the end of the century.
Increase in Frequency of Extreme Weather Events:
-
It is expected that the frequency and severity of extreme weather
events will change.
2.2.2
Integration of Climate Change and Asset Management
Asset management practices aim to deliver sustainable service delivery - the
delivery of services to residents today without compromising the services and
well-being of future residents. Climate change threatens sustainable service
delivery by reducing the useful life of an asset and increasing the risk of asset
failure. Desired levels of service can be more difficult to achieve due to
climate change impacts such as flooding, high heat, drought, and more
frequent and intense storms.
To achieve the sustainable delivery of services, climate change considerations
should be incorporated into asset management practices. The integration of
asset management and climate change adaptation observes industry best
practices and enables the development of a holistic approach to risk
management.
2.3 Asset Management Overview
Municipalities are responsible for managing and maintaining a broad portfolio
of infrastructure assets to deliver services to the community. The goal of asset
management is to minimize the lifecycle costs of delivering infrastructure
services, manage the associated risks, while maximizing value the community
receives.
The acquisition of capital assets accounts for only 10-20% of their total cost of
ownership. The remaining 80-90% comes from operations and maintenance.
This AMP focuses its analysis on the capital costs to maintain, rehabilitate and
replace existing municipal infrastructure assets.
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Figure 3 Total Cost of Asset Ownership
These costs can span decades, requiring planning and foresight to ensure
financial responsibility is spread equitably across generations. An asset
management plan is critical to this planning, and an essential element of
broader asset management program. The industry-standard approach and
sequence to developing a practical asset management program begins with a
Strategic Plan, followed by an Asset Management Policy and an Asset
Management Strategy, concluding with an Asset Management Plan.
This industry standard, defined by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM),
emphasizes the alignment between the corporate strategic plan and various
asset management documents. The strategic plan has a direct, and cascading
impact on asset management planning and reporting.
2.3.1
Foundational Asset Management Documentation
The industry-standard approach and sequence to developing a practical asset
management program begins with a Strategic Plan/Priorities, followed by an
Asset Management Policy and an Asset Management Strategy, concluding with
an Asset Management Plan.
Total Cost of Ownership
$
-
Cost to build (capitol improvement)
Cost to maintain (maintenance and operations)
Cost to remove
$
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Figure 4 Foundational Asset Management Documents
This industry standard, defined by the Institute of Asset Management (IAM),
emphasizes the alignment between the corporate strategic plan/priorities and
various asset management documents. The strategic plan has a direct, and
cascading impact on asset management planning and reporting.
Asset Management Policy
An asset management policy represents a statement of the principles guiding
the Township's approach to asset management activities. It aligns with the
organizational strategic plan and provides clear direction to municipal staff on
their roles and responsibilities as part of the asset management program.
The Township adopted its Asset Management Policy in December of 2024, in
accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17. 4 The Policy outlines the Town's
commitment to managing their assets with improved accountability and
transparency using consistent standards that reflect the Town's present and
future needs.
Asset Management Strategy
An asset management strategy outlines the translation of organizational
objectives into asset management objectives and provides a strategic
overview of the activities required to meet these objectives. It provides
greater detail than the policy on how the Township plans to achieve asset
4 Bylaw #2024-103
Strategic
Plan/Priorities
Asset
Management
Policy
Asset
Management
Strategy
Asset
Management
Plan
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management objectives through planned activities and decision-making
criteria.
The Township's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan focuses on six key strategies:
leadership in sustainable development, modernized service delivery, fiscal and
infrastructure sustainability, balanced environmental initiatives, inclusive
community practices, and enhanced safety and well-being through improved
services and infrastructure.
This strategy aims to build a thriving, innovative, and sustainable community
for current and future residents. It reflects the Township's dedication to long
term progress and quality of life for residents. The strategy demonstrates a
commitment to strategic growth and community resilience, including targeted
investments in infrastructure to support economic development and enhance
public amenities.
Asset Management Plan
The asset management plan (AMP) presents the outcomes of the Township's
asset management program and identifies the resource requirements needed
to achieve a defined level of service. The AMP typically includes the following
content:
- State of Infrastructure
- Asset Management Strategies
- Levels of Service
- Financial Strategies
The AMP is a living document that should be updated regularly as additional
asset and financial data becomes available. This will allow the Township to re
evaluate the state of infrastructure and identify how the organization's asset
management and financial strategies are progressing.
2.3.2
Key Concepts in Asset Management
Effective asset management integrates several key components, including
lifecycle management, risk & criticality, and levels of service. These concepts
are applied throughout this asset management plan and are described below
in greater detail.
Lifecycle Management Strategies
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. This
process is affected by a range of factors including an asset's characteristics,
location, utilization, maintenance history and environment. Asset deterioration
has a negative effect on the ability of an asset to fulfill its intended function,
and may be characterized by increased cost, risk and even service disruption.
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To ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
There are several field intervention activities that are available to extend the
life of an asset. These activities can be generally placed into one of three
categories: maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement. The following table
provides a description of each type of activity and the general difference in
cost.
Depending on initial lifecycle management strategies, asset performance can
be sustained through a combination of maintenance and rehabilitation, but at
some point, replacement is required. Understanding what effect these
activities will have on the lifecycle of an asset, and their cost, will enable staff
to make better recommendations.
Lifecycle Activity
Cost
Typical Associated Risks
Maintenance
Activities that
prevent defects or
deteriorations from
occurring
$
-
Balancing limited resources between planned
maintenance and reactive, emergency repairs
and interventions
-
Diminishing returns associated with excessive
maintenance activities, despite added costs
-
Intervention selected may not be optimal and
may not extend the useful life as expected,
leading to lower payoff and potential premature
asset failure;
Rehabilitation/
Renewal
Activities that
rectify defects or
deficiencies that
are already present
and may be
affecting asset
performance
$$$
-
Useful life may not be extended as expected
-
May be costlier in the long run when assessed
against full reconstruction or replacement
-
Loss or disruption of service, particularly for
underground assets;
Replacement/
Reconstruction
$$$$
$
-
Incorrect or unsafe disposal of existing asset
-
Costs associated with asset retirement
obligations
-
Substantial exposure to high inflation and cost
overruns
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Lifecycle Activity
Cost
Typical Associated Risks
Asset end-of-life
activities that often
involve the
complete
replacement of
assets
-
Replacements may not meet capacity needs for
a larger population
-
Loss or disruption of service, particularly for
underground assets
Table 2 Lifecycle Management: Typical Lifecycle Interventions
The Township's approach to lifecycle management is described within each
asset category outlined in this AMP. Staff will continue to evolve and innovate
current practices for developing and implementing proactive lifecycle
strategies to determine which activities to perform on an asset and when they
should be performed to maximize useful life at the lowest total cost of
ownership.
Risk & Criticality
Asset risk and criticality are essential building blocks of asset management,
integral in prioritizing projects and distributing funds where they are needed
most based on a variety of factors. Assets in disrepair may fail to perform
their intended function, pose substantial risk to the community, lead to
unplanned expenditures, and create liability for the Township. In addition,
some assets are simply more important to the community than others, based
on their financial significance, their role in delivering essential services, the
impact of their failure on public health and safety, and the extent to which
they support a high quality of life for community stakeholders.
Risk is a product of two variables: the probability that an asset will fail, and
the resulting consequences of that failure event. It can be a qualitative
measurement, (i.e. low, medium, high) or quantitative measurement (i.e. 1-
5), that can be used to rank assets and projects, identify appropriate lifecycle
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strategies, optimize short- and long-term budgets, minimize service
disruptions, and maintain public health and safety.
Figure 5 Risk Equations
The approach used in this AMP relies on a quantitative measurement of risk
associated with each asset. The probability and consequence of failure are
each scored from 1 to 5, producing a minimum risk index of 1 for the lowest
risk assets, and a maximum risk index of 25 for the highest risk assets.
Probability of Failure
Several factors can help decision-makers estimate the probability or likelihood
of an asset's failure, including its condition, age, previous performance
history, and exposure to extreme weather events, such as flooding and ice
jams--both a growing concern for municipalities in Canada.
Consequence of Failure
Estimating criticality also requires identifying the types of consequences that
the organization and community may face from an asset's failure, and the
magnitude of those consequences. Consequences of asset failure will vary
across the infrastructure portfolio; the failure of some assets may result
primarily in high direct financial cost but may pose limited risk to the
community. Other assets may have a relatively minor financial value, but any
downtime may pose significant health and safety hazards to residents.
Table 3 illustrates the various types of consequences that can be integrated in
developing risk and criticality models for each asset category and segments
within. We note that these consequences are common, but not exhaustive.
Risk
Formula to Assess Risk of Assets
--
X
Consequence
of Failure
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Type of
Consequence
Description
Direct Financial
Direct financial consequences are typically measured as
the replacement costs of the asset(s) affected by the
failure event, including interdependent infrastructure.
Economic
Economic impacts of asset failure may include disruption
to local economic activity and commerce, business
closures, service disruptions, etc. Whereas direct
financial impacts can be seen immediately or estimated
within hours or days, economic impacts can take weeks,
months and years to emerge, and may persist for even
longer.
Socio-political
Sociopolitical impacts are more difficult to quantify and
may include inconvenience to the public and key
community stakeholders, adverse media coverage, and
reputational damage to the community and the
Township.
Environmental Environmental consequences can include pollution,
erosion, sedimentation, habitat damage, etc.
Public Health and
Safety
Adverse health and safety impacts may include injury or
death, or impeded access to critical services.
Strategic
These include the effects of an asset's failure on the
community's long-term strategic objectives, including
economic development, business attraction, etc.
Table 3 Risk Analysis: Types of Consequences of Failure
This AMP includes a preliminary evaluation of asset risk and criticality. Each
asset has been assigned a probability of failure score and consequence of
failure score based on available asset data. These risk scores can be used to
prioritize maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement strategies for critical
assets.
These models have been built in Citywide for continued review, updates, and
refinements.
Levels of Service
A level of service (LOS) is a measure of the services that the Township is
providing to the community and the nature and quality of those services.
Within each asset category in this AMP, technical metrics and qualitative
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descriptions that measure both technical and community levels of service
have been established and measured as data is available.
The Township measures the level of service provided at two levels:
Community Levels of Service, and Technical Levels of Service. This AMP
includes those LOS that are required under O. Reg. 588/17 as well as any
additional metrics the Township wishes to track.
Community Levels of Service
Community levels of service are a simple, plain language description or
measure of the service that the community receives. For core (roads, bridges,
storm, water, and sanitary sewer) asset categories as applicable the province,
through O. Reg. 588/17, has provided qualitative descriptions that are
required to be included in this AMP.
Technical Levels of Service
Technical levels of service are a measure of key technical attributes of the
service being provided to the community. These include mostly quantitative
measures and tend to reflect the impact of the Township's asset management
strategies on the physical condition of assets or the quality/capacity of the
services they provide.
For core asset categories as applicable, the province, through O. Reg. 588/17,
has also provided technical metrics that are required to be included in this
AMP.
Current and Proposed Levels of Service
Proposed levels of service should be realistic and achievable within the
timeframe outlined by the Township. They should also be determined with
consideration of a variety of community expectations, fiscal capacity,
regulatory requirements, corporate goals and long-term sustainability. Once
proposed levels of service have been established, the Township must identify
a lifecycle management and financial strategy which allows these targets to be
achieved.
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Core Values
The core values behind levels of service reflect the Township's commitment to
delivering services that meet community needs in a fair, responsible, and
sustainable way. These values help guide how infrastructure is managed and
how service expectations are set. By aligning asset management decisions
with these values, the Township can provide services that people trust.
Table 4 Levels of Service: Core Values
Public Engagement
The Russell Township public engagement questionnaire was undertaken to
document and capture public responses and opinions related to municipal
infrastructure and service priorities. The questionnaire results were collated in
October of 2024, with over 650 responses.
The Township of Russell's Public Engagement Survey reveals that most
residents (75%) are satisfied with the quality of services provided, with fire
emergency services, parks and recreation services, and water/sewer services
receiving the highest satisfaction ratings. However, roads and sidewalks were
frequently cited as areas needing improvement, with mixed feedback.
Residents also expressed concerns about the prioritization of new
developments over maintenance of core infrastructure, and many highlighted
the need for better traffic control and pedestrian safety measures.
Regarding infrastructure investments, residents appear cautiously optimistic.
While some agree with current investments, many are neutral or skeptical,
especially regarding future plans. Roads, fire services, and snow removal are
Value
Description
Accessible
Services are available and accessible for customers who require them
Reliable
Services are provided with minimal service disruption and are
available to customers in line with needs and expectations
Safe
Services are delivered such that they minimize health, safety, and
security risks
Affordable
Services are delivered at an affordable cost for both the organization
and customer
Sustainable
Services are designed to be used efficiently. Long-term plans are in
place to ensure that they are available to all customers into the future
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the most valued services, while amenities like parks and community centers
are seen as lower priorities. Most residents are open to pragmatic trade-offs,
favoring balanced and cost-effective improvements, with some willing to pay
more for better service quality. Key recommendations include improving roads
and sidewalks, enhancing safety measures, supporting seniors, and increasing
transparency in infrastructure planning.
Refer to Appendix C for a summary of the public engagement questionnaire.
2.4 Scope & Methodology
2.4.1
Asset Categories for this AMP
This asset management plan for the Township of Russell is produced in
compliance with O. Reg. 588/17. The July 2025 deadline under the
regulation--the last of three AMPs--requires analysis of core and non-core
asset categories, along with the proposed levels of service for the following
ten years.
The AMP summarizes the state of the infrastructure for the Township's asset
portfolio, establishes levels of service and the associated technical and
customer-oriented key metrics, outlines lifecycle strategies for optimal asset
management and performance, and provides financial strategies to reach
sustainability for the asset categories listed below.
Figure 6 Tax Funded and Rate Funded Asset Categories
-Road Network
-Bridges & Culverts
-Storm Network
-Facilties
-Machinery & Equipment
-Vehicles
-Land Improvements
Tax Funded Assets
-Water Network
-Sanitary Sewer Network
Rate Funded Assets
-
-
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2.4.2
Data Effective Date
It is important to note that this plan is based on data as of December 2024
therefore, it represents a snapshot in time using the best available processes,
data, and information at the Township. Strategic asset management planning
is an ongoing and dynamic process that requires continuous data updates and
dedicated data management resources.
2.4.3
Deriving Replacement Costs
There are a range of methods to determine the replacement cost of an asset,
and some are more accurate and reliable than others. This AMP relies on two
methodologies:
User-Defined Cost and Cost Per Unit
Based on costs provided by municipal staff which could include average
costs from recent contracts; data from engineering reports and
assessments; staff estimates based on knowledge and experience.
Cost Inflation / CPI Tables
Historical costs of the assets are inflated based on Consumer Price
Index or Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index.
User-defined costs based on reliable sources are a reasonably accurate and
reliable way to determine asset replacement costs. Cost inflation is typically
used in the absence of reliable replacement cost data. It is a reliable method
for recently purchased and/or constructed assets where the total cost is
reflective of the actual costs that the Township incurred. As assets age, and
new products and technologies become available, cost inflation becomes a
less reliable method.
2.4.4
Estimated Service Life & Service Life Remaining
The estimated useful life (EUL) of an asset is the period over which the
Township expects the asset to be available for use and remain in service
before requiring replacement or disposal. The EUL for each asset in this AMP
was assigned according to the knowledge and expertise of municipal staff and
supplemented by existing industry standards when necessary.
By using an asset's in-service data and its EUL, the Township can determine
the service life remaining (SLR) for each asset. Using condition data and the
asset's SLR, the Township can more accurately forecast when it will require
replacement. The SLR is calculated as follows:
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Figure 7 Service Life Remaining Calculation
2.4.5
Reinvestment Rate
As assets age and deteriorate, they require additional investment to maintain
a state of good repair. The reinvestment of capital funds, through asset
renewal or replacement, is necessary to sustain an adequate level of service.
The reinvestment rate is a measurement of available or required funding
relative to the total replacement cost.
By comparing the actual vs. target reinvestment rate the Township can
determine the extent of any existing funding gap. The reinvestment rate is
calculated as follows:
Figure 8 Target Reinvestment Rate Calculation
Figure 9 Actual Reinvestment Rate Calculation
2.4.6
Deriving Asset Condition
An incomplete or limited understanding of asset condition can mislead long
term planning and decision-making. Accurate and reliable condition data helps
to prevent premature and costly rehabilitation or replacement and ensures
that lifecycle activities occur at the right time to maximize asset value and
useful life.
A condition assessment rating system provides a standardized descriptive
framework that allows comparative benchmarking across the Township's asset
portfolio. The table below outlines the condition rating system used in this
AMP to determine asset condition. This rating system is aligned with the
Service Life
Remaining (SLR)
TARGET
Reinvestment Rate
ACTUAL
Reinvestment Rate
--
In
Service
Date
+
Estimated
Useful Life
(EUL)
-
Current
Year
Annual Capital Requirement
Total Replacement Cost
Annual Capital Funding
Total Replacement Cost
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Canadian Core Public Infrastructure Survey which is used to develop the
Canadian Infrastructure Report Card. When assessed condition data is not
available, service life remaining is used to approximate asset condition.
Condition
Description
Criteria
Service Life
Remaining
(%)
Very Good
Fit for the
future
Well maintained, good condition,
new or recently rehabilitated
80-100
Good
Adequate for
now
Acceptable, generally approaching
mid-stage of expected service life
60-80
Fair
Requires
attention
Signs of deterioration, some
elements exhibit significant
deficiencies
40-60
Poor
Increasing
potential of
affecting
service
Approaching end of service life,
condition below standard, large
portion of system exhibits significant
deterioration
20-40
Very Poor
Unfit for
sustained
service
Near or beyond expected service
life, widespread signs of advanced
deterioration, some assets may be
unusable
0-20
Table 5 Standard Condition Rating Scale
The analysis in this AMP is based on assessed condition data only as available.
In the absence of assessed condition data, asset age is used as a proxy to
determine asset condition.
The table above summarizes the standard methodology for determining asset
condition within this AMP. For those categories in which there is a different
rating scale for condition assessment, they will be outlined within that
category's "Approach to Condition Assessment" subsection. For instances
where the scale is the same, only the approach for condition assessment will
be outlined.
2.5 Ontario Regulation 588/17
As part of the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015, the Ontario
government introduced Regulation 588/17 - Asset Management Planning for
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Municipal Infrastructure (O. Reg 588/17)5 . Along with creating better
performing organizations, more liveable and sustainable communities, the
regulation is a key, mandated driver of asset management planning and
reporting. It places substantial emphasis on current and proposed levels of
service and the lifecycle costs incurred in delivering them.
Figure 10 below outlines key reporting requirements under O. Reg 588/17 and
the associated timelines.
Figure 10 O. Reg. 588/17 Requirements and Reporting Deadlines
5 O. Reg. 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/170588
Phase 1
Phase II
Phase Ill
2022
2024
2025
CORE
ALL
ALL
Assets
Assets
Categories
)
0
Included in
Included in
With additional
your AMP
your AMP
requirements
- Levels of Service
- Levels of Service
- Proposed Levels
- Performance of each
- Performance of each
of Service
asset category
asset category
- Explanation of
- Particulars per
- Particulars per
proposed Levels
asset category
asset category
of Service
- Lifecycle activities
- Lifecycle activities
- Proposed performance
to maintain current
to maintain current
of asset categories
Level of Service per
Level of Service per
- Lifecycle management
asset category
asset category
and financial strategy
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2.5.1
O. Reg. 588/17 Compliance Review
Requirement
O. Reg.
588/17
Section
AMP
Section
Reference
Status
Summary of assets in each
category
S.5(2), 3(i)
4.1 - 12.1
Complete
Replacement cost of assets in
each category
S.5(2), 3(ii)
4.1 - 12.1
Complete
Average age of assets in each
category
S.5(2), 3(iii)
4.3 - 12.3
Complete
Condition of core assets in each
category
S.5(2), 3(iv)
4.2 - 12.2
Complete
Description of Township's
approach to assessing the
condition of assets in each
category
S.5(2), 3(v)
4.2 & 4.4 -
12.2 & 12.4
Complete
Current/proposed levels of
service in each category
S.5(2), 1(i-ii)
S.6 (1)
4.6 - 12.6
Complete
Performance measures in each
category
S.5(2), 2
S. 6 (1), 2
4.6 - 12.6
Complete
Lifecycle activities needed for
proposed levels of service for
10 years
S.5(2), 4
S. 6 (1), 4
4.4 - 12.4
Complete
Costs of providing lifecycle
activities for 10 years
S.5(2), 4
S. 6 (1), 4
4.6.3 -
12.6.3
Complete
Growth assumptions
S.5(2), 5(i-ii)
S.5(2), 6(i-vi)
13
Complete
Table 6 O. Reg. 588/17 Compliance Review
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3.
Portfolio Overview - State of the Infrastructure
The state of the infrastructure (SOTI) summarizes the inventory, condition,
age profiles, and other key performance indicators for the Township's
infrastructure portfolio. These details are presented for all core and non-core
asset categories.
3.1 Asset Hierarchy & Data Classification
Asset hierarchies explains the relationship between individual assets and their
components, and a wider, more expansive network and system. How assets
are grouped in a hierarchy structure can impact how data is interpreted.
Assets were structured to support meaningful, efficient reporting and analysis.
Key category details are summarized at asset segment level.
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Figure 11 Asset Hierarchy and Data Classification
-Curbs
-HCB Roads
-LCB Roads
-Sidewalks & Pathways
-Signs
-Streetlights
Road Network
-Bridges
-Pedestrian Bridges
-Structural Culverts
Bridges &
Culverts
-Booster Station
-Hydrants
-Misc. Equipment
-Reservoirs
-Valves
-Water Standpost
-Water Towers
-Watermains
Water Network
-Forcemains
-Lagoons
-Manholes
-Misc. Equipment
-Pumping Stations
-Sewer Mains
Sanitary Sewer
Network
-Catch Basins
-Culverts
-Manholes
-OGS
-Ponds
-Storm Mains
Storm Network
-Environmental Services
-General Government
-Protection Services
-Recreational & Cultural
Services
-Transportation Services
Facilties
-Public Safety &
Enforcement
-Environmental Services
-General Government
-Protection Services
-Recreational & Cultural
Services
-Transportation Services
Vehicles
-Public Safety &
Enforcement
-General Government
-Protection Services
-Recreational & Cultural
Services
-Transportation Services
Machinery &
Equipment
-Marina
-Misc. Land Improvements
-Parklands & Trails
-Parks & Playground
Equipment
-Splashpads & Pools
-Sport Fields & Courts
Land
Improvements
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3.2 Portfolio Overview
3.2.1
Total Replacement Cost of Asset Portfolio
The nine asset categories analyzed in this Asset Management Plan have a
total current replacement cost of $553 million. This estimate was calculated
using user-defined costing, cost per unit, as well as inflation of historical or
original costs to current date. This estimate reflects replacement of historical
assets with similar, not necessarily identical, assets available for procurement
today. Figure 12 illustrates the replacement cost of each asset category.
Figure 12 Current Replacement Cost by Asset Category
3.2.2
Target vs. Actual Reinvestment Rate
The graph below depicts funding gaps by comparing the target to the current
reinvestment rate. To meet the existing long-term capital requirements, the
Township requires an annual capital investment of $12.84 million, for a target
portfolio reinvestment rate of 2.32%. Currently, the annual investment from
sustainable revenue sources is $6.48 million, for a current portfolio
reinvestment rate of 1.17%. Target and current re-investment rates by asset
category are detailed below.
$7.7m
$9.8m
$14.3m
$58.8m
$59.7m
$78.1m
$93.1m
$98.8m
$132.9m
$50m
$100m
$150m
Machinery & Equipment
Land Improvements
Vehicles
Sanitary Sewer Network
Bridges & Culverts
Road Network
Water Network
Facilities
Storm Network
Replacement Cost by Category
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Figure 13 Current Vs. Target Reinvestment Rate
3.2.3
Condition of Asset Portfolio
Figure 14 and Figure 15 summarize asset condition at the portfolio and
category levels, respectively. Based on both assessed condition and age-
based analysis, 78% of the Township's infrastructure portfolio is in fair or
better condition, with the remaining 22% in poor or worse condition.
Typically, assets in poor or worse condition may require replacement or major
rehabilitation in the immediate or short-term. Targeted condition assessments
may help further refine the list of assets that may be candidates for
immediate intervention, including potential replacement or reconstruction.
Similarly, assets in fair condition should be monitored for disrepair over the
medium term. Keeping assets in fair or better condition is typically more cost-
effective than addressing assets needs when they enter the latter stages of
their lifecycle or decline to a lower condition rating, e.g., poor or worse.
1.49%
2.73%
4.87%
9.34%
3.48%
1.57% 1.55%
6.29%
1.57%
2.14%
0.47%
2.35%
11.42%
2.80%
0.93% 0.08%
0.78%
0.74%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
Target Reinvestment Rate
Actual Reinvestment Rate
· -
-
-
-
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Condition data was available for just over half (51%) of assets. For all
remaining assets, age was used as an approximation of condition for most of
these assets. Age-based condition estimations can skew data and lead to
potential under- or overstatement of asset needs.
Figure 14 Asset Condition: Portfolio Overview
As further illustrated in Figure 15 at the category level, the majority of major,
core infrastructure is in fair or better condition. These findings are based on
in-field condition assessment data and age-based condition projections. See
Table 7 for details on how condition data was derived for each asset segment.
Very Poor,
$61,518,000
(11%)
Poor,
$58,222,000
(11%)
Fair,
$87,441,000
(16%)
Good,
$105,626,000
(19%)
Very Good,
$240,226,000
(43%)
Overall Portfolio Condition
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Figure 15 Asset Condition by Asset Category
$52.5m
$5.7m
$64.0m
$36.3m
$35.1m
$2.0m
$6.6m
$29.3m
$8.7m
$13.4m
$3.0m
$12.2m
$9.8m
$13.8m
$2.7m
$941k
$22.9m
$27.0m
$14.8m
$2.5m
$12.5m
$9.4m
$14.6m
$869k
$1.1m
$21.2m
$10.5m
$10.2m
$663k
$8.6m
$3.1m
$10.9m
$1.1m
$344k
$21.8m
$1.5m
$2.3m
$2.4m
$35.6m
$161k
$3.7m
$1.1m
$800k
$3.6m
$12.0m
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Water
Network
Vehicles
Storm
Network
Sanitary
Sewer
Network
Road
Network
Machinery
&
Equipment
Land
Improvem
ents
Facilities
Bridges &
Culverts
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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Source of Condition Data
This AMP relies on assessed condition for 51% of assets, based on and
weighted by replacement cost. For the remaining assets, age is used as an
approximation of condition. Assessed condition data is invaluable in asset
management planning as it reflects the true condition of the asset and its
ability to perform its functions. The table below identifies the source of
condition data used throughout this AMP.
Asset
Category
% of Assets
with Assessed
Condition
Source of Condition Data
Road Network
77%
Road Needs Study
2022 Sidewalks Canada Assessment
Staff Assessments
Bridges &
Culverts
94%
2023 OSIM Report
Storm Network
0%6
N/A
Facilities
100%
2023 Building Condition Assessment
Vehicles
100%
Staff Assessments
Machinery &
Equipment
82%
Staff Assessments
Land
Improvements
93%
Staff Assessments
Water Network
24%
2023 Building Condition Assessment
Staff Assessments
Sanitary Sewer
Network
23%
2023 Building Condition Assessment
Staff Assessments
Table 7 Source of Condition Data
6 The Township is in the process of updating its storm network data. Approximately 29% of all storm sewer mains
have received a CCTV inspection in recent years.
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3.2.4
Service Life Remaining
Based on asset age, available assessed condition data and estimated useful
life, 18% of the Township's assets will require replacement within the next 10
years (not accounting for asset replacement backlog).
3.2.5
Risk Matrix
Figure 16 shows how the Township's assets across the different asset
categories are stratified within a risk matrix.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$199,648,056
$117,144,763
$53,102,595
$87,086,523
$96,051,584
(36%)
(21%)
(10%)
(16%)
(17%)
Figure 16 Risk Matrix: All Assets
The analysis shows that based on current risk models, approximately 17% of
the Township's assets, with a current replacement cost of approximately
$96.5 million, carry a risk rating of 15 or higher (red) out of 25. Assets in this
group may have a high probability of failure based on available condition data
and age-based estimates.
As new asset attribute information and condition assessment data are
integrated with the asset register, asset risk ratings will evolve, resulting in a
redistribution of assets within the risk matrix. Staff should also continue to
calibrate risk models.
We caution that since risk ratings rely on many factors beyond an asset's
physical condition or age; assets in a state of disrepair can sometimes be
classified as low risk, despite their poor condition rating. In such cases,
although the probability of failure for these assets may be high, their
consequence of failure ratings was determined to be low based on the
attributes used and the data available.
Similarly, assets with very high condition ratings can receive a moderate to
high-risk rating despite a low probability of failure. These assets may be
deemed as highly critical to the Township based on their costs, economic
importance, social significance, and other factors. Continued calibration of an
asset's criticality and regular data updates are needed to ensure these models
more accurately reflect an asset's actual risk profile.
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4.
Road Network
4.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 8 summarizes the quantity, unit of measure, total replacement cost,
and primary replacement cost method of each asset segment in the
Township's road network inventory.
Segment7
Quantity
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary RC
Method
Curbs
22,154
Metres
$1,968,957
CPI
HCB Roads
193.7
Kilometres
$63,994,849
Cost per Unit
LCB Roads
30.1
Kilometres
$2,645,728
Cost per Unit
Sidewalks &
Pathways
23,760
Metres
$7,306,717
CPI
Signs
1,456
Assets
$210,360
CPI
Streetlights
1,578
Assets
$1,946,250
User-Defined
Total
$78,072,861
Table 8 Detailed Asset Inventory: Road Network
Figure 17 Portfolio Valuation: Road Network
7 The Township also owns and manages 61.3 kms of unpaved (dirt, earth, and gravel) roads. Since both road types
don't carry significant operating or capital costs, they have been excluded from this AMP.
$210k
$1.9m
$2.0m
$2.6m
$7.3m
$64.0m
$20m
$40m
$60m
$80m
Signs
Streetlights
Curbs
LCB Roads
Sidewalks & Pathways
HCB Roads
Replacement Cost by Segment
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4.2 Asset Condition
Figure 18 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's Road network. Based on a combination of field inspection data and
age, 81% of assets are in fair or better condition; the remaining 19% of
assets are in poor to very poor condition. Condition assessments were
available for 80% of HCB roads, 75% of LCB Roads and 85% of sidewalks,
based on replacement cost. This condition data was projected from inspection
date to current year to estimate their condition today.
Assets in poor or worse condition may be candidates for replacement in the
short term; similarly, assets in fair condition may require rehabilitation or
replacement in the medium term and should be monitored for further
degradation in condition. As illustrated in Figure 18, most Township road
network assets are in fair or better condition.
Figure 18 Asset Condition: Road Network Overall
As illustrated in Figure 19, based on condition assessments, the majority of
the Township's Road network is in fair or better condition.
Very Poor,
$3,671,000
(5%)
Poor,
$10,932,000
(14%)
Fair,
$14,581,000
(19%)
Good,
$13,762,000
(18%)
Very Good,
$35,126,000
(45%)
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Figure 19 Asset Condition: Road Network by Segment
4.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently determine
the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-effective
approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's current
approach:
- Road assessments are performed every 5 years by a third-party
consultant. The last assessment was in 2024. The Township aims to
eventually conduct condition assessments every 3 years
- Streetlights are inspected once per year, at night, to ensure they
function properly
- Sidewalks are inspected annually for accessibility concerns and
evaluated for tripping hazards
- Street signs are evaluated annually for reflectivity
- Supporting infrastructure assessments are performed internally, as per
MMS
$169k
$8k
$2.8m
$214k
$30.5m
$1.4m
$330k
$1k
$326k
$1.5m
$11.1m
$539k
$1.3m
$18k
$494k
$939k
$11.8m
$137k
$3.3m
$7.5m
$183k
$380k
$3.1m
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Streetlights
Signs
Sidewalks &
Pathways
LCB Roads
HCB Roads
Curbs
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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4.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential long-term replacement spikes.
Figure 20 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets.
Figure 20 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Road Network
Although asset age is an important measurement for long-term planning,
condition assessments provide a more accurate indication of actual asset
needs.
2.1
11.4
5.1
27.7
16.7
8.2
38.2
25
19
49.6
5.1
17
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Curbs
HCB Roads LCB Roads Sidewalks &
Pathways
Signs
Streetlights
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-
-
-
-
-
-
I
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4.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. This
process is affected by a range of factors including an asset's characteristics,
location, utilization, maintenance history and environment.
The following lifecycle strategies have been developed as a proactive
approach to managing the lifecycle of LCB and HCB roads. Instead of allowing
the roads to deteriorate until replacement is required, strategic rehabilitation
is expected to extend the service life of roads at a lower total cost.
The following schedules outline the events taken by the Township in its care of
Road Network:
Paved Roads (Rural HCB)8
Event Name
Event Class
Event Trigger
Crack Sealing
Preventative
Maintenance
6 Years 10 Months
Basic Resurfacing - 50mm (Rural)
Rehabilitation
15 Years 10 Months
Basic Resurfacing - 100mm
(Rural)
Rehabilitation
33 Years 2 Months
Full Reconstruction
End of Life
Replacement
58 Years 2 Months
Table 9 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Road Network (Rural HCB)
Paved Roads (Urban HCB)9
Event Name
Event Class
Event Trigger
Crack Sealing
Preventative
Maintenance
6 Years 7 Months
8 The lifecycle strategies for the rural HCB roads with grade restriction 100mm and 150mm.
9 The lifecycle strategies for the urban HCB roads with grade restriction 90mm, 100mm, 150mm.
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70
60
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40
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Full Reconstruction
End of Life
Replacement
26 Years 11 Months
Table 10 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Road Network (Urban HCB)
Paved Roads (Urban HCB)10
Event Name
Event Class
Event Trigger
Crack Sealing
Preventative
Maintenance
6 Years 7 Months
Surface Course Paving (By
Others)
Rehabilitation
8 Years
Full Reconstruction
End of Life
Replacement
33 Years
Table 11 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Road Network (Urban HCB)
Paved Roads (Urban HCB)11
Event Name
Event Class
Event Trigger
10 The lifecycle strategies for the urban HCB roads with grade restriction on base course 100mm.
11 The lifecycle strategies for the urban HCB roads without grade restriction.
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Crack Sealing
Preventative
Maintenance
6 Years 7 Months
Basic Resurfacing - 50mm
(Urban)
Rehabilitation
15 Years 10 Months
Basic Resurfacing - 100mm
(Urban)
Rehabilitation
34Years 6 Months
Full Reconstruction
End of Life
Replacement
59 Years 6 Months
Table 12 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Road Network (Urban HCB)
Paved Roads (Rural LCB)
Event Name
Event Class
Event Trigger
Crack Sealing
Preventative
Maintenance
2 Years 4 Months
Full Reconstruction
End of Life
Replacement
20 Years 11 Months
Table 13 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Road Network (Paved Roads - LCB)
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The following table expands on maintenance and inspection activities for road
network assets.
Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance
Routine road patrols are performed in accordance with Ontario
Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS). Maintenance is
triggered by visual inspection during routine patrols or upon
notification from residents
Potholes are repaired when notified by residents or discovered
through road patrols
Street sweeping is performed every spring season
Vegetation control within road ditches and around guiderails is
performed as necessary
Crack sealing and overlay are undertaken on roads wherever
feasible. Crack sealing is initiated when the total length of cracks
equals the total length of the road and is inspected annually.
Rehabilitation
To streamline projects, the Township will concurrently
rehabilitate aging sewers pipes (via CIPP), provided that the
piping ovality remains intact
Replacement
Replacement is considered when an asset's condition has
deteriorated significantly, making rehabilitation no longer cost-
effective. Assets are replaced upon failure or prior to road paving
if the asset is not expected to last longer than the surface
Table 14 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Road Network
4.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition, service life remaining, replacement costs, and road class. The risk
ratings for assets without useful attribute data were calculated using only
condition, service life remaining, and their replacement costs.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood
of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure
and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
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These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$18,561,339
$23,436,847
$7,963,097
$13,696,987
$14,414,591
(24%)
(30%)
(10%)
(18%)
(18%)
Figure 21 Risk Matrix: Road Network
4.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarize the Township's current and proposed levels
of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17, as
well as any additional performance measures that the Township selected for
this AMP.
4.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description, which may
include maps, of the road
network in the Township
and its level of connectivity
Scope
Appendix B: Level of Service
Maps
Description or images that
illustrate the different
levels of road class
pavement condition
Quality
The Township completed a
Roads Needs Study in 2024
in coordination with
Streetscan. Assets are groups
as per the five-tier condition
rating scale:
Very Good: 90+
Good: 70-89
Fair: 35-69
Poor: 20-34
Very Poor: 0-19
Technical
Lane-km of arterial roads
(MMS classes 1 and 2) per
land area (km/km2)
Scope
0
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Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Lane-km of collector roads
(MMS classes 3 and 4) per
land area (km/km2)
1.12
Lane-km of local roads
(MMS classes 5 and 6) per
land area (km/km2)
0.97
Technical
Average pavement
condition index for paved
roads in the Township
Quality
74
Table 15: Road Network - Current Levels of Service
4.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 60-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once. They
are also all based on the data available in the asset management system
which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs
which all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for the road network.
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Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average Risk
Rating (0-25)12
Annual Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 -
Lifecycle
(selected)
$78,072,000
62%
10.39
$2,718,000
Scenario 2 -
Current Capital
Investment Rate
54%
12.08
$2,139,000
Scenario 3 -
Maintain Condition
70%
70%
9.19
$3,284,000
4.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
12 See 2.3.2
Segment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
Curbs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
HCB Roads
$1.8m
$2.2m
$2.7m
$2.0m
$2.3m
$1.7m
$2.0m
$1.7m
$1.1m
$932k
LCB Roads
$8k
-
-
-
-
-
$77k
$300k
$91k
$19k
Sidewalks
&
Pathways
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$25k
-
$258k
Signs
$2k
-
$18k
$1k
-
$183k
$8k
$18k
$1k
-
Streetlights -
-
-
-
-
$63k
$74k
$12k
$1.3m
-
Total
$1.8m $2.2m $2.7m $2.0m $2.3m $1.9m $2.2m $2.1m $2.5m $1.2m
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5.
Bridges & Culverts
5.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 16 summarizes the quantity, unit of measure, total replacement cost,
and primary replacement cost method of each asset segment in the
Township's bridges & culverts.
Segment
Quantity
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary RC
Method
Bridges
14
Assets
$39,678,830
User-Defined
Pedestrian Bridges
2
Assets
$715,800
User-Defined
Structural Culverts
9
Assets
$19,279,900
User-Defined
TOTAL
$59,674,530
Table 16 Detailed Asset Inventory: Bridges & Culverts
Figure 22 Portfolio Valuation: Bridges & Culverts
5.2 Asset Condition
Figure 23 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's bridges and culverts. Based on the Township's latest Ontario
Structures Inspection Manual (OSIM) assessments, 78% bridges and
$716k
$19.3m
$39.7m
$10m
$20m
$30m
$40m
$50m
Pedestrian
Bridges
Structural
Culverts
Bridges
Replacement Cost by Segment
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structural culverts are in fair or better condition. Some elements or
components of these structures may be candidates for replacement or
rehabilitation in the medium term and should be monitored for further
degradation in condition.
Figure 23 Asset Condition: Bridges & Culverts Overall
As illustrated in Figure 24, based on condition assessments, the majority of
the Township's bridges & culverts are in fair or better condition.
Very Poor,
$12,041,000
(20%)
Poor,
$1,475,000
(2%)
Fair,
$10,519,000
(18%)
Good,
$26,980,000
(45%)
Very Good,
$8,660,000
(15%)
$3.2m
$5.4m
$5.2m
$716k
$21.0m
$4.5m
$6.0m
$1.5m
$6.3m
$5.8m
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Structural
Culverts
Pedestrian
Bridges
Bridges
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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Figure 24 Asset Condition: Bridges & Culverts by Segment
5.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently determine
the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-effective
approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's current
approach:
- Condition assessments for all bridges and culverts within the Township
are conducted biennially, following the guidelines of the Ontario
Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM). The last inspection was
performed in 2023 by TSI Inc.
5.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential replacement spikes.
Figure 25 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets.
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Figure 25 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Bridges & Culverts
5.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. To
ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
The following table outlines the Township's current lifecycle management
strategy.
Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance
Routine maintenance activities for bridges and culverts include
inspections, cleaning, minor repairs, and vegetation
management
Cleaning and minor repairs are completed annually or on an as-
needed basic
Rehabilitation /
Replacement
Rehabilitation and replacement activities are driven by the
results of mandated structural inspections competed according
to the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM)
Inspection
The most recent inspection report was completed in 2023 by
TSI Inc.
Table 17 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Bridges & Culverts
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10.1
24.7
75
75
73.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Bridges
Pedestrian Bridges
Structural Culverts
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-
-
-
-
-
-,~
-
-
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5.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition and replacement costs.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood
of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure
and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$253,665
$8,637,810
$5,986,100
$29,437,360
$15,359,595
(<1%)
(14%)
(10%)
(49%)
(26%)
Figure 26 Risk Matrix: Bridges & Culverts
5.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarize the Township's current and proposed levels
of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17 as
well as any additional performance measures that the Township has selected
for this AMP.
5.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description of the
traffic that is
supported by
municipal bridges
(e.g. heavy transport
vehicles, motor
vehicles, emergency
vehicles, pedestrians,
cyclists)
Scope
Bridges and structural culverts are
a key component of the municipal
transportation network. Structures
allow for most types of vehicles,
including heavy transport,
emergency vehicles, and cyclists
Within the Township, only bridge
structure R-027 has a loading limit
(14 tons).
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Metric Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Description or images
of the condition of
bridges and culverts
and how this would
affect use of the
bridges and culverts
Quality
Appendix B: Level of Service Maps
Technical
% of bridges in the
Township with loading
or dimensional
restrictions
Scope
1.4%13
Average bridge
condition index value
for bridges in the
Township
Quality
69
Average bridge
condition index value
for structural culverts
in the Township
68
Table 18: Bridges & Structural Culverts - Current Levels of Service
5.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 85-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once. They
are also all based on the data available in the asset management system
which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs
which all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
13 1 of the Township's 29 bridges and culvert assets (3.4%) has a loading limit/restriction. Replacement cost
weighted: 1.4%
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The table below outlines the results for each scenario for the Township's
bridges & structural culverts.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average Risk
Rating (0-
25)14
Annual Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 - Lifecycle
(selected)
$59,675,000
54%
16.99
$ 887,903
Scenario 2 - Current
Capital Investment
Rate
53%
16.99
$ 1,252,000
Scenario 3 - Maintain
Condition 70%
72%
12.37
$1,394,000
Table 19: Bridges & Structural Culverts - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
5.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Segment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
Bridges
$1.1m
$737k
$509k
$566k
$484k
$468k
$747k
-
-
-
Pedestrian
Bridges
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Structural
Culverts
$1.9m
$145k
$1.9m
$220k
-
$2.7m
$13k
$230k -
-
Total
$3.0m
$882k
$2.4m
$786k
$484k
$3.2m
$760k
$230k -
-
Table 20: Bridges & Structural Culverts - 10-Year Capital Forecast
14 See 2.3.2
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6.
Water Network
6.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 21 summarizes the quantity and current replacement cost of the
Township's various water network assets as managed in its primary asset
management register, Citywide.
Segment
Quantity
(Components)
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary
RC Method
Booster Station
1
Facilities
$2,205,620
User-
Defined
Hydrants
723
Assets
$3,940,625
User-
Defined
Misc. Equipment
2
Assets
$6,310
CPI
Reservoirs
1
Facilities
$6,262,350
User-
Defined
Valves
1,648
Assets
$8,465,809
User-
Defined
Water Standpost
38,312
Assets
$19,380,009
Cost per
Unit
Water Towers
3
Facilities
$12,659,166
User-
Defined
Watermains
131,550
Metres
$40,209,474
Cost per
Unit
TOTAL
$93,129,364
Table 21 Detailed Asset Inventory: Water Network
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Figure 27 Portfolio Valuation: Water Network
6.2 Asset Condition
Figure 28 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's water network. Based on a combination of field inspection data
and age, 87% of assets are in fair or better condition; the remaining 13% of
assets are in poor to very poor condition. Condition assessments were
available for 24% of assets in the category.
Assets in poor or worse condition may be candidates for replacement in the
short term; similarly, assets in fair condition may require rehabilitation or
replacement in the medium term and should be monitored for further
degradation in condition.
$6k
$2.2m
$3.9m
$6.3m
$8.5m
$12.7m
$19.4m
$40.2m
$10m
$20m
$30m
$40m
$50m
Misc.
Equipment
Booster
Station
Hydrants
Reservoirs
Valves
Water
Towers
Water
Standpost
Watermains
Replacement Cost by Segment
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Figure 28 Asset Condition: Water Network Overall
Very Poor,
$2,291,000
(2%)
Poor,
$10,186,000
(11%)
Fair,
$14,844,000
(16%)
Good,
$13,358,000
(14%)
Very Good,
$52,450,000
(56%)
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As illustrated in Figure 29, most of the Township's water network assets are
in fair or better condition.
Figure 29 Asset Condition: Water Network by Segment
6.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently
determine the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-
effective approach to managing assets. The following describes the
Township's current approach:
- There is currently no program in place for the condition assessment
of water main pipes and standposts
- Valves, valve chambers, pumps, and air release valves are
inspected annually, and fire hydrants are inspected semi-annually
to ensure safety and functionality
- The reservoir and booster station, along with their components, are
inspected weekly through visual and audible checks
$40.2m
$429k
$3.0m
$6.1m
$283k
$2.3m
$62k
$165k
$5.0m
$1.7m
$4.4m
$1k
$1.2m
$946k
$7.9m
$3.4m
$594k
$1.5m
$410k
$972k
$4.0m
$6.0m
$64k
$90k
$75k
$2.0m
$30k
$5k
$136k
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Watermains
Water
Towers
Water
Standpost
Valves
Reservoirs
Misc.
Equipment
Hydrants
Booster
Station
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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- A standardized checklist is used for inspecting hydrants,
components of the booster stations, and the reservoir
- Condition assessments for supporting infrastructure are performed
by internal staff
6.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential long-term replacement spikes.
Figure 30 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets.
Figure 30 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Water Network
31.6
22.4
14.6
22.7
20.9
28.7
33.9
21.8
56.2
50
10
51.9
50
64.1
48
75
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
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6.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. To
ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
The following table outlines the Township's current lifecycle management
strategy.
Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance/R
ehabilitation
Routine maintenance activities include flushing, flow testing,
minor repairs, and valve turning. Flushing is conducted
annually, flow testing every five years, valve turning annually,
and minor repairs as required. Inspections are typically
performed weekly, with maintenance triggered by visual
inspections
Rehabilitation programs are initiated as required, often
triggered by component failure or visual inspections indicating
deterioration
Replacement
Pump components, water valve components, hydrant
components, or entire hydrants, and standposts are replaced
on an as-needed basis
Assets nearing the end of their expected service life, or those
incurring frequent and costly repairs, are prioritized for
replacement. Additionally, assets with a higher risk or
consequence of failure are given priority for replacement
Table 22 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Water Network
6.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition, service life remaining, replacement costs, traffic data, and road
class. The risk ratings for assets without useful attribute data were
calculated using only condition, service life remaining, and their replacement
costs.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and
likelihood of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability
of failure and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and
information is gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant
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information that improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk
and criticality.
These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details
on approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$54,969,189
$21,516,389
$5,068,150
$8,009,435
$3,566,200
(59%)
(23%)
(5%)
(9%)
(4%)
Figure 31 Risk Matrix: Water Network
6.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarizes the Township's current and proposed
levels of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation
588/17 as well as any additional performance measures that the Township
has selected for this AMP.
6.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description, which may
include maps, of the
user groups or areas of
the Township that are
connected to the
municipal water system
Scope
Appendix B: Level of Service
Maps
Description, which may
include maps, of the
user groups or areas of
the Township that have
fire flow
Appendix B: Level of Service
Maps
Community
Description of boil water
advisories and service
interruptions
Reliability
The Township did not
experience any service
interruptions in 2024. The
Township follows Ontario's
Drinking Water Quality
Management Standard
(DWQMS). The Township
delivers boil water advisories
to affected households.
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Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Technical
% of properties
connected to the
municipal water system
Scope
65%
% of properties where
fire flow is available
100%
# of connection-days
per year where a boil
water advisory notice is
in place compared to
the total number of
properties connected to
the municipal water
system
Reliability
0
# of connection-days
per year where water is
not available due to
water main breaks
compared to the total
number of properties
connected to the
municipal water system
<1
Table 23: Water Network - Current Levels of Service
6.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 100-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once.
They are also all based on the data available in the asset management
system which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as
replacement costs which all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the
current lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset
category. The condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes
the current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current
annual investment was held, and the condition was determined.
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Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target
average condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category.
The condition value was held, and the annual investment was then
determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for the water network.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average Risk
Rating (0-25)15
Annual Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 - Lifecycle
(selected)
$93,129,000
67%
6.97
$ 1,459,000
Scenario 2 - Current
Capital Investment
Rate
41%
11.05
$ 690,000
Scenario 3 - Maintain
Condition 70%
70%
5.87
$2,048,000
Table 24: Water Network - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
15 See 2.3.2
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6.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to
obtain full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Segment
2025
2026 2027
2028
2029 2030
2031
2032 2033
2034
Booster
Station
$11k
$2k
-
$40k
-
$13k
-
-
$20k
$16k
Hydrants
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$5k
$3k
Misc.
Equipment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1k
-
-
Reservoirs
$42k
$3k
$30k
$22k
-
$42k
-
-
$6k
-
Valves
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Water
Standpost
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$2.0m
Water
Towers
$48k
$1k
$1k
$151k
$30k
$3k
$159k
-
$27k
$3.9m
Watermains
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$100k
$6k
$31k $213k $30k $57k $159k
$1k
$57k $5.9m
Table 25: Water Network - 10-Year Capital Forecast
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7.
Sanitary Sewer Network
7.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 26 summarizes the quantity and current replacement cost of the
Township's various sanitary sewer network assets as managed in its primary
asset management register, Citywide.
Segment
Quantity
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary RC
Method
Force mains
20,953
Metres
$7,445,477
User-Defined
Lagoons
26,940
Square Feet
$6,111,282
User-Defined
Manholes
1,036
Assets
$10,039,938
User-Defined
Misc. Equipment
24
Assets
$4,949,172
CPI
Pumping Stations
76,470
Square Feet
$9,851,164
User-Defined
Sewer Mains
72,572
Metres
$20,400,190
Cost per Unit
TOTAL
$58,797,223
Table 26 Detailed Asset Inventory: Sanitary Sewer Network
Figure 32 Portfolio Valuation: Sanitary Sewer Network
$4.9m
$6.1m
$7.4m
$9.9m
$10.0m
$20.4m
$5m
$10m
$15m
$20m
$25m
Misc.
Equipment
Lagoons
Forcemains
Pumping
Stations
Manholes
Sewer Mains
Replacement Cost by Segment
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7.2 Asset Condition
Figure 33 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's sanitary sewer network. Based on a combination of field inspection
data and age, 94% of assets are in fair or better condition; the remaining 6%
of assets are in poor to very poor condition. Condition assessments were
available for 23% of sanitary sewer network assets, based on replacement
cost.
Assets in poor or worse condition may be candidates for replacement in the
short term; similarly, assets in fair condition may require rehabilitation or
replacement in the medium term and should be monitored for further
degradation in condition. As illustrated Figure 33 in most the Township's
Sanitary Sewer System assets are in fair or better condition.
Figure 33 Asset Condition: Sanitary Sewer Network Overall
Very Poor,
$161,000
(<1%)
Poor,
$3,132,000
(5%)
Fair,
$9,360,000
(16%)
Good,
$9,821,000
(17%)
Very Good,
$36,322,000
(62%)
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Figure 34 Asset Condition: Sanitary Sewer Network by Segment
7.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently determine
the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-effective
approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's current
approach:
- There is currently no dedicated program in place for the condition
assessment of sanitary mains
- Maintenance holes are inspected on an annual basis
- Pump stations and lagoons are inspected weekly to ensure safety and
functionality
- A standardized checklist is used for assessments, covering factors
such as structural adequacy
$18.1m
$3.7m
$477k
$6.3m
$258k
$7.4m
$3.1m
$503k
$1.8m
$4.5m
$582k
$2.4m
$3.9m
$1.2m
$1.3m
$1.7m
$590k
$804k
$59k
$87k
$53k
$21k
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Sewer
Mains
Pumping
Stations
Misc.
Equipment
Manholes
Lagoons
Forcemains
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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- Assessments are primarily conducted by the internal maintenance
team, with external contractors engaged for specialized assessments
7.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL), or
design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the serviceable
lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its intended purpose
and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets age, their
performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the end of their
design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential long-term replacement spikes.
Figure 35 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets. Overall, all sanitary assets are well within their expected
useful life, with sewer mains and manholes being the oldest but still far from
end of life.
Figure 35 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Sanitary Sewer System
19.2
19.6
22.1
21.8
19.1
22.7
75
49
50
47.6
46.1
72
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Forcemains
Lagoons
Manholes
Misc.
Equipment
Pumping
Stations
Sewer
Mains
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-
-
-
-
-
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7.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. This
process is affected by a range of factors including an asset's characteristics,
location, utilization, maintenance history and environment. The following
lifecycle strategy has been developed as a proactive approach to managing the
lifecycle of sanitary mains. A trenchless re-lining strategy is expected to extend
the service life of sanitary mains at a lower total cost of ownership.
Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance
Gravity mains flushed and reamed as issues are identified
through CCTV inspections.
Rehabilitation
When applicable, rehabilitation activities include trenchless
relining, structural repairs, and upgrading outdated systems
Currently, there is no formal rehabilitation program, and
rehabilitation is only initiated when an issue occurs
Replacement
Asset replacement occurs upon failure or when an asset is
nearing the end of its life, and the consequence of failure is
significant
Trigger points for replacement are periodically reviewed to
ensure they align with asset conditions and evolving best
practices
Table 27 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Sanitary Sewer Network
7.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition, service life remaining, replacement costs, traffic data, and road
class. The risk ratings for assets without useful attribute data were calculated
using only condition, service life remaining, and their replacement costs.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a risk
index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood of
failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure and
lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
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These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$33,238,150
$13,371,974
$6,718,916
$5,318,183
$150,000
(57%)
(23%)
(11%)
(9%)
(<1%)
Figure 36 Risk Matrix: Sanitary Sewer System
7.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarizes the Township's current and proposed levels
of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17 as
well as any additional performance measures that the Township has selected
for this AMP.
7.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description, which may
include maps, of the user
groups or areas of the
Township that are connected
to the municipal wastewater
system
Scope
Appendix B: Level of Service
Maps
Description of how combined
sewers in the municipal
wastewater system are
designed with overflow
structures in place which
allow overflow during storm
events to prevent backups
into homes
Reliability
The Township does not own
any combined sewers
Description of the frequency
and volume of overflows in
combined sewers in the
municipal wastewater
system that occur in
habitable areas or beaches
The Township does not own
any combined sewers
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Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Description of how storm
water can get into sanitary
sewers in the municipal
wastewater system, causing
sewage to overflow into
streets or backup into
homes
Reliability
Grounwater can enter
sanitary sewers due to
cracks in sanitary mains or
through indirect connections
(e.g. weeping tiles). In the
case of heavy rainfall
events, sanitary sewers may
experience a volume of
water and sewage that
exceeds its designed
capacity. In some cases, this
can cause water and/or
sewage to overflow backup
into homes. the
disconnection of weeping
tiles from sanitary mains
and the use of sump pumps
and pits directing storm
water to the storm drain
system can help to reduce
the chance of this occurring.
To mitigate the negative
impacts of this, the
Township ensures that all
new homes are installed
with backwater valves
Community
Description of how sanitary
sewers in the municipal
wastewater system are
designed to be resilient to
Storm Sewer infiltration
Reliability
The Township follows a
series of design standards
that integrate servicing
requirements and land use
considerations when
constructing or replacing
sanitary sewers. These
standards have been
determined with
consideration of the
minimization of sewage
overflows and backups.
Description of the effluent
that is discharged from
sewage treatment plants in
Reliability
Effluent refers to water
pollution that is discharged
from a wastewater
treatment plant, and may
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Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
the municipal wastewater
system
include suspended solids,
total phosphorous and
biological oxygen demand.
The Environmental
Compliance Approval (ECA)
identifies the effluent criteria
for municipal wastewater
treatment plants.
Technical
% of properties connected
to the municipal wastewater
system
Scope
62%
Technical
# of events per year where
combined sewer flow in the
municipal wastewater
system exceeds system
capacity compared to the
total number of properties
connected to the municipal
wastewater system
Reliability
0
Technical
# of connection-days per
year having wastewater
backups compared to the
total number of properties
connected to the municipal
wastewater system
<1
# of effluent violations per
year due to wastewater
discharge compared to the
total number of properties
connected to the municipal
wastewater system
3
Table 28: Sanitary Sewer Network - Current Levels of Service
7.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were run
for 100-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once. They are
also all based on the data available in the asset management system which
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outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs which
all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for the sanitary sewer
network.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average
Risk
Rating
(0-25)16
Annual
Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 - Lifecycle (selected)
$58,797,000
66%
7.74
$ 922,000
Scenario 2 - Current Capital Investment Rate
40%
11.65
$ 548,000
Scenario 3 - Maintain Condition 70%
70%
7.22
$1,730,000
Table 29: Sanitary Sewer Network - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
16 See 2.3.2
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7.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Table 30: Sanitary Sewer Network - 10-Year Capital Forecast
Segment
2025 2026 2027 2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
Forcemains
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Lagoons
$28k
$5k
$6k
$47k
$43k
$4k
-
$4k
$547k
$14k
Manholes
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Misc.
Equipment
-
$28k
$5k
-
-
$24k
$46k
$5k
$5k
-
Pumping
Stations
$9k
$49k
-
$28k
$217k
$45k
$185k
$2k
$113k
$337k
Sewer
Mains
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$36k $82k $11k $75k $261k $72k $231k $11k $665k $351k
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8.
Storm Network
8.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 31 summarizes the quantity and current replacement cost of all storm
network assets available in the Township's asset register.
Segment
Quantity
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary RC
Method
Catch Basins
2,901
Assets
$13,982,549
User-Defined
Culverts
4,219
Metres
$1,518,738
User-Defined
Manholes
929
Assets
$12,676,086
User-Defined
OGS
21
Assets
$1,184,523
Cost per
Unit
Ponds
19
Assets
$400,001
User-Defined
Storm Mains
130,332
Metres
$103,091,282
Cost per
Unit
TOTAL
$132,853,179
Table 31 Detailed Asset Inventory: Storm Network
Figure 37 Portfolio Valuation: Storm Network
$400k
$1.2m
$1.5m
$12.7m
$14.0m
$103.1m
$40m
$80m
$120m
Ponds
OGS
Culverts
Manholes
Catch Basins
Storm Mains
Replacement Cost by Segment
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8.2 Asset Condition
Figure 38 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's storm network assets. Based on age data, approximately 67% of
assets are in fair or better condition. These assets may be candidates for
replacement in the short term; similarly, assets in fair condition may require
rehabilitation or replacement in the medium term and should be monitored for
further degradation in condition.
Figure 38 Asset Condition: Storm Network Overall
Figure 39 summarizes the age-based condition of storm network assets. The
analysis illustrates that most storm mains are in fair or better condition.
However, 39% of mains, with a current replacement cost of about
$39,794,600, are in poor or worse condition.
Very Poor,
$35,555,000
(27%)
Poor,
$8,600,000
(6%)
Fair,
$12,465,000
(9%)
Good,
$12,195,000
(9%)
Very Good,
$64,038,000
(48%)
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Figure 39 Asset Condition: Storm Network by Segment
8.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently determine
the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-effective
approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's current
approach:
- Storm sewer assets were partially assessed in 2012. Visual inspections
have identified that sewers constructed prior to 1982 were not built
using modern practices, making them difficult to maintain or inspect
effectively
- Coordination and management of cleaning and CCTV inspections are
performed internally. CCTV inspection reports are then submitted to an
external consultant for a comprehensive masterplan study, ensuring
$46.5m
$400k
$1.2m
$9.6m
$6.3m
$6.8m
$2.0m
$768k
$2.6m
$10.0m
$711k
$332k
$1.4m
$5.9m
$280k
$226k
$2.2m
$33.9m
$78k
$193k
$1.4m
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Storm
Mains
Ponds
OGS
Manholes
Culverts
Catch
Basins
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
-----~-J
I
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thorough evaluation and planning. The last storm masterplan was
conducted in 2018, with the next tentatively scheduled for 2026, in
conjunction with the Township's user-fee analysis
- Initial assessments of supporting infrastructure are performed
internally. If concerns are identified, third-party consultants are
retained for further review and to provide solutions on a reactive basis
8.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential replacement spikes.
Figure 40 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets. Storm network assets generally remain well within their
expected useful life. Storm mains have the highest average age but still offer
significant remaining service life, while ponds and OGS units are the
youngest.
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Figure 40 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Storm Network
8.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. To
ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
The following table outlines the Township's current lifecycle management
strategy.
Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance
Maintenance activities are often triggered by complaints or
issues observed during routine patrols
Catch basins are cleaned every two years to maintain proper
drainage function
Storm water management ponds undergo vegetation
management twice a year to prevent overgrowth
Stormwater management ponds are measured for sediment
accumulation every five years, and cleanouts are scheduled
based on these measurements
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation needs are identified through CCTV inspections,
which assess the ovality of the pipe to determine suitability for
relining
20.6
22.6
17.8
10.3
2
33.9
50.7
49.2
50.1
50
75
54.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Catch
Basins
Culverts
Manholes
OGS
Ponds
Storm
Mains
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
I
I
I
I
I
I
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Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Replacement
Replacement is considered when an asset's condition has
significantly deteriorated, the asset has failed, or it no longer has
sufficient capacity. Replacements are prioritized when
rehabilitation is not cost-effective and if they can be coordinated
with other linear assets, such as failing road surfaces
Table 32 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Storm Network
8.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition, service life remaining, and replacement costs. As no attribute data
was available for storm assets, the risk ratings for assets were calculated
using only these required, minimum asset fields.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood
of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure
and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$67,121,439
$11,817,926
$6,811,752
$7,937,808
$39,164,255
(51%)
(9%)
(5%)
(6%)
(29%)
Figure 41 Risk Matrix: Storm Network
8.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarizes the Township's current and proposed levels
of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17 as
well as any additional performance measures that the Township has selected
for this AMP.
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8.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description, which may
include map, of the
user groups or areas of
the Township that are
protected from
flooding, including the
extent of protection
provided by the
municipal Storm Sewer
system
Scope
Appendix B: Level of
Service Maps
Technical
% of properties in
Township resilient to a
100-year storm
Scope
Embrun: 78%
Russell: 75%
Marionville: 100%
% of the municipal
storm sewer
management system
resilient to a 5-year
storm
Embrun: 13%
Russell: 59%
Marionville: 100%
Table 33: Storm Network - Current Levels of Service
8.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 100-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once.
They are also all based on the data available in the asset management system
which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs
which all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for the storm network.
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Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average
Risk
Rating
(0-25)17
Annual Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 - Lifecycle (selected)
$132,853,000
76%
5.17
$ 2,066,000
Scenario 2 - Current Capital
Investment Rate
25%
11.71
$ 97,000
Scenario 3 - Maintain Condition
70%
70%
5.83
$1,501,000
Table 34: Storm Network - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
8.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Segment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031 2032 2033
2034
Catch
Basins
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Culverts
$69k
-
$126k
-
$100k
-
-
-
-
$304k
Manholes
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
OGS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ponds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Storm
Mains
$664k
$4.8m
-
$17k
$4.7m
$2.5m
-
$86k
$38k
-
Total
$733k $4.8m $126k $17k $4.8m $2.5m
- $86k $38k $304k
Table 35: Storm Network - 10-Year Capital Forecast
17 See 2.3.2
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9.
Facilities
9.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 36 summarizes the quantity and current replacement cost of all
Facilities assets available in the Township's asset register. Facilities assets are
componentized. The quantity listed represents the number of asset records
currently available for each department.
Segment
Quantity
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary
RC Method
Environmental
Services
2
Facilities
$3,712,530
User-
Defined
General
Government
5
Facilities
$17,453,834
User-
Defined
Protection
Services
3
Facilities
$9,755,593
User-
Defined
Recreational &
Cultural Services
12
Facilities
$60,815,800
User-
Defined
Transportation
Services
3
Facilities
$7,056,693
User-
Defined
TOTAL
$98,794,450
Table 36 Detailed Asset Inventory: Facilities
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Figure 42 Portfolio Valuation: Facilities
9.2 Asset Condition
Figure 43 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's Facilities portfolio. Based on assessment data, 74% of Facilities
assets are in fair or better condition. Aspects of some of these assets may be
candidates for replacement in the short term; similarly, assets in fair condition
may require rehabilitation or replacement in the medium term and should be
monitored for further degradation in condition. 100% of Facilities had
assessed condition ratings available.
$3.7m
$7.1m
$9.8m
$17.5m
$60.8m
$20m
$40m
$60m
$80m
Environmental
Services
Transportation
Services
Protection
Services
General
Government
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
Replacement Cost by Segment
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Figure 43 Asset Condition: Facilities Overall
Figure 44 summarizes the age-based condition of Facilities by each
department. Overall, based on the information available, this asset category is
in a very healthy state.
Very Poor,
$3,568,000
(4%)
Poor,
$21,832,000
(22%)
Fair,
$21,182,000
(21%)
Good,
$22,888,000
(23%)
Very Good,
$29,324,000
(30%)
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Figure 44 Asset Condition: Facilities by Segment
Facilities assets are unique in that they rarely require the need for
replacement based solely on condition. It is typical that, in addition to
condition, other factors, such as capacity, will impact the asset's ability to
serve the purpose originally intended.18
18 Refer to section 14.
$1.2m
$11.9m
$4.2m
$10.6m
$1.4m
$4.8m
$8.6m
$3.8m
$4.0m
$1.6m
$331k
$17.1m
$1.4m
$1.9m
$482k
$546k
$20.3m
$204k
$627k
$124k
$217k
$2.9m
$111k
$284k
$75k
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Transportation
Services
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
Protection
Services
General
Government
Environmental
Services
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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9.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently
determine the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-
effective approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's
current approach:
- Buildings are assessed every 5 years for structural, mechanical, and
other conditions. Building Condition Assessments (BCAs) are conducted
by external consultants
- The last assessment was conducted in 2023 by Accent Building Sciences
Inc (ABSI)
9.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential replacement spikes.
Figure 45 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets.
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Figure 45 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Facilities
9.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. To
ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
Table 37 outlines the Township's current lifecycle management strategy.
21.1
20
15.5
33.5
15.8
54
47.8
50.6
48.7
48.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Environmental
Services
General
Government
Protection
Services
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
Transportation
Services
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-
-
-
-
-
-
I
I
I
I
I
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Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance /
Rehabilitation
Routine maintenance includes furnaces, AC units, fire protection
equipment, doors, HVAC repairs, electrical systems, and general
housekeeping
Maintenance is triggered by manufacturer recommendations,
regulatory requirements, and inspections identifying safety,
accessibility, and structural issues. It is performed as
recommended through staff observations and routine checks of
operating systems
Rehabilitation activities involve roof replacements, pump
repairs, structural component repairs, and HVAC system
updates
Rehabilitation is based on inspections and consultant
recommendations
Replacement
Replacement is considered when an asset's condition has
significantly deteriorated, making maintenance and
rehabilitation no longer cost-effective
Assets nearing the end of their expected service life or those
with frequent and costly repairs are prioritized for replacement
Table 37 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Facilities
9.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
service life remaining, replacement costs, and building department. The risk
ratings for assets without useful attribute data were calculated using only age,
service life remaining, and their replacement costs.
The matrix classifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood
of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure
and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
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1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$17,599,432
$29,572,816
$16,410,660
$16,533,662
$18,677,880
(18%)
(30%)
(17%)
(17%)
(19%)
Figure 46 Risk Matrix: Facilities
9.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarizes the Township's current levels of service
with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17 as well as
any additional performance measures that the Township has selected for this
AMP.
9.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description, which may
include maps, of the
types of facilities that the
Township operates and
maintains
Scope
Refer to section 9.1
Describe criteria for
rehabilitation and
replacement decisions
and any related long
term forecasts
Quality
Refer to sections 9.2 & 9.4
Technical
Average condition rating
Quality
Good - 67
Table 38: Facilities - Current Levels of Service
9.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 75-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once. They
are also all based on the data available in the asset management system
which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs
which all the results are based on.
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Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for facilities.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average Risk
Rating (0-
25)19
Annual Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 -
Lifecycle
(selected)
$98,794,450
51%
12.55
$ 2,698,000
Scenario 2 - Current
Capital Investment
Rate
22%
17.4
$ 439,000
Scenario 3 -
Maintain Condition
70%
68%
9.18
$3,973,000
Table 39: Facilities - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
19 See 2.3.2
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9.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Segment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
Environmental
Services
$5k
$2k
$12k
$51k
$85k
$27k
$12k
-
$41k
$331k
General
Government
$37k
$221k
$2k
$484k
$116k
$320k
$263k
$20k
$393k
$174k
Protection
Services
$94k
$30k
$71k
$21k
$668k
$9k
$78k
$2k
$112k
$913k
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
$1.5m
$398k
$329k
$10.0m
$567k
$763k
$158k
$638k
$2.5m
$3.3m
Transportation
Services
$55k
$4k
$487k
$3k
$2k
$101k
$14k
$151k
$80k
$38k
Total
$1.7m $654k $900k $10.5m $1.4m $1.2m $524k $810k $3.1m $4.8m
Table 40: Facilities - 10-Year Capital Forecast
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10. Vehicles
10.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 41 summarizes the quantity and current replacement cost of all vehicle
assets available in the Township's asset register.
Segment
Quantity
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary
RC Method
Public Safety &
Enforcement
5
Assets
$267,700
CPI
Environmental
Services
9
Assets
$491,313
CPI
General
Government
6
Assets
$281,742
User-Defined
Protection Services
12
Assets
$10,935,000
User-Defined
Recreational &
Cultural Services
5
Assets
$196,124
CPI
Transportation
Services
10
Assets
$2,102,542
CPI
TOTAL
$14,274,422
Table 41 Detailed Asset Inventory: Vehicles
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Figure 47 Portfolio Valuation: Vehicles
10.2 Asset Condition
Figure 48 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's vehicles portfolio. Based primarily on assessment data, 79% of
vehicles are in fair or better condition, with the remaining 21% are in poor or
worse condition. These assets may be candidates for replacement in the short
term; similarly, assets in fair condition may require rehabilitation or
replacement in the medium term and should be monitored for further
degradation in condition. Condition data was available for 100% of vehicles,
based on replacement costs.
$196k
$268k
$282k
$491k
$2.1m
$10.9m
$5m
$10m
$15m
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
Public Safety
&
Enforcement
General
Government
Environmental
Services
Transportation
Services
Protection
Services
Replacement Cost by Segment
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Figure 48 Asset Condition: Vehicles Overall
Figure 49 summarizes the condition of vehicles by use case. Except for
environmental and recreational services assets, most vehicles across all other
asset segments are in fair or better condition.
Figure 49 Asset Condition: Vehicles by Segment
Very Poor,
$2,382,000
(17%)
Poor, $663,000
(5%)
Fair,
$2,542,000
(18%)
Good,
$2,992,000
(21%)
Very Good,
$5,696,000
(40%)
$839k
$4.5m
$200k
$50k
$124k
$97k
$51k
$2.7m
$152k
$694k
$39k
$1.8m
$49k
$525k
$82k
$56k
$473k
$105k
$1.5m
$234k
$95k
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Transportation
Services
Recreational &
Cultural...
Protection
Services
General
Government
Environmental
Services
Public Safety &
Enforcement
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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10.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently
determine the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-
effective approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's
current approach:
- As per the Township's fleet policy, vehicles are evaluated annually for
condition and suitability based on its Fleet Replacement Strategy
Furthermore, the Township has developed a condition rating scale, along
with a 5-year replacement and acquisition plan
- Vehicles also undergo an annual safety inspection as per MTO and are
performed externally
- Vehicles listed under CVOR are inspected yearly
- All protection vehicles with a pump are tested annually in accordance with
MTO and NFPA standards
- Internal staff conduct monthly cab lifts and biweekly truck checks
10.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential replacement spikes.
Figure 50 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets.
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Figure 50 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Vehicles
10.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. To
ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
The following table outlines the Township's current lifecycle management
strategy.
Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance/
Rehabilitation
Daily circle checks are performed and every two weeks, all
vehicles receive a maintenance check, including fluid levels, air
brakes, pump checks, and functional checks of all items on the
vehicles
Routine maintenance includes oil changes, tire replacements,
and necessary repairs
Cab-over vehicles have their cabs lifted, with fluids and belts
checked monthly
3.9
4.6
2.9
10.6
6.8
4.7
7.6
7.4
7.7
22.1
6.9
10.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-,
-
-
-
-
-
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Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Annually, pump tests, aerial inspections, a five-year NDT, and
safety checks are performed by a licensed mechanic
Maintenance is triggered by legislated requirements or if issues
such as leaks or breaks occur between maintenance intervals.
Replacement
Pumper trucks, tankers, and aerial ladders are replaced at 20-
year intervals as required by Fire Underwriters Survey
requirements
Although not mandated, rescue vehicles are replaced every 25-
30 years
Vehicle replacement is considered based on age requirements
listed in the fleet policy, significant deterioration, minimal
estimated useful life, and when maintenance is no longer cost-
effective
Table 42 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Vehicles
10.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition, service life remaining, replacement costs, and department or
service area. The risk ratings for assets without useful attribute data were
calculated using only condition, service life remaining, and their replacement
costs.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood
of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure
and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$722,261
$3,910,007
$2,635,441
$4,317,499
$2,689,214
(5%)
(27%)
(18%)
(30%)
(19%)
Figure 51 Risk Matrix: Vehicles
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10.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarizes the Township's current and proposed levels
of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17 as
well as any additional performance measures that the Township has selected
for this AMP.
10.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric
Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description or images of the
types of vehicles (e.g. light,
medium and heavy-duty) that
the Township operates and
the services that they help to
provide to the community
Scope
Refer to section 10.1
Describe criteria for
rehabilitation and
replacement decisions and
any related long-term
forecasts
Quality
Refer to sections 10.2 &
10.4
Technical
Average condition rating
Quality
Good - 64
Table 43: Vehicles - Current Levels of Service
10.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 25-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once. They
are also all based on the data available in the asset management system
which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs
which all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
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Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for vehicles assets.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average Risk
Rating (0-25)20
Annual
Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 -
Lifecycle (selected)
$14,274,422
50%
14.29
$ 898,000
Scenario 2 - Current
Capital Investment
Rate
20%
20.36
$ 106,500
Scenario 3 -
Maintain Condition
70%
72%
9.16
$1,641,000
Table 44: Vehicles - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
20 See 2.3.2
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10.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Segment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
Public Safety
&
Enforcement
$46k
$49k
$49k
$68k
$101k
Environmental
Services
$56k
$77k
$152k
$75k
$132k
$56k
General
Government
$82k
$123k
$77k
$82k
Protection
Services
$1.2m
$132k
$213k
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
$39k
$51k
$105k
Transportation
Services
$80k
$333k
$338k $356k
$296k
Total
$126k
$1.7m
$126k $426k $691k $266k $924k $138k
Table 45: Vehicles - 10-Year Capital Forecast
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11. Machinery & Equipment
11.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 46 summarizes the quantity and current replacement cost of all
machinery & equipment assets available in the Township's asset register.
Segment
Quantity
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary RC
Method
Public Safety &
Enforcement
7
Assets
$225,228
CPI
General
Government
347
Assets
$2,205,006
CPI
Protection Services
521
Assets
$1,623,988
CPI
Recreational &
Cultural Services
276
Assets
$1,846,807
CPI
Transportation
Services
64
Assets
$1,754,078
CPI
TOTAL
$7,655,107
Table 46 Detailed Asset Inventory: Machinery & Equipment
$225k
$1.6m
$1.8m
$1.8m
$2.2m
$500k
$1m
$2m
$2m
$3m
Public Safety
&
Enforcement
Protection
Services
Transportation
Services
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
General
Government
Replacement Cost by Segment
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Figure 52 Portfolio Valuation: Machinery & Equipment
11.2 Asset Condition
Figure 53 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's equipment portfolio. Based on a combination of assessed
conditions and age data, 72% of assets are in fair or better condition; the
remaining 28% are in poor or worse condition. These assets may be
candidates for replacement in the short term; similarly, assets in fair condition
may require rehabilitation or replacement in the medium term and should be
monitored for further degradation in condition.
Figure 53 Asset Condition: Machinery & Equipment Overall
Figure 54 summarizes the age-based condition of machinery and equipment
by each department. Most assets in poor or worse condition are concentrated
in the recreational & cultural services segment.
Very Poor,
$1,051,000
(14%)
Poor,
$1,058,000
(14%)
Fair, $869,000
(11%)
Good,
$2,689,000
(35%)
Very Good,
$1,988,000
(26%)
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Figure 54 Asset Condition: Equipment by Segment
11.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently
determine the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-
effective approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's
current approach:
- Machinery and equipment are inspected before each use, though there
are no formal policies or scheduled assessments
- Other equipment is spot-checked and tested according to
manufacturers' recommendations or regulatory requirements
- Backup generators are assessed annually by an external contractor
11.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
$816k
$145k
$789k
$188k
$50k
$511k
$540k
$274k
$1.2m
$120k
$18k
$337k
$149k
$324k
$41k
$303k
$522k
$70k
$163k
$106k
$302k
$341k
$288k
$14k
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Transportation
Services
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
Protection
Services
General
Government
Public Safety &
Enforcement
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential replacement spikes.
Figure 55 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets.
Figure 55 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Machinery & Equipment
11.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. To
ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
The following table outlines the Township's current lifecycle management
strategy.
13.8
9.1
7.2
10
5.5
12.7
9.3
10.2
15.1
14
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Public Safety
& Enforcement
General
Government
Protection
Services
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
Transportation
Services
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-
-
-
-
I
-
-
-
-
I
I
I
I
I
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Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance/
Rehabilitation
Manufacturers' recommended practices and any other regulatory
requirements are followed for maintenance
Operational tests are conducted biweekly on small equipment
and as per manufacturers' recommendations and regulatory
requirements for other equipment
Routine maintenance activities include inspections, minor
repairs, and oil changes
Inspections are conducted monthly, while minor repairs are
performed as required
Replacement
Replacement is considered when an asset's condition has
deteriorated significantly, making maintenance no longer cost-
effective
Assets nearing the end of their life as per regulation or
manufacturers' recommendations are prioritized for replacement
Table 47 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Machinery & Equipment
11.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition, service life remaining, and replacement costs. The risk ratings for
assets without useful attribute data were calculated using only condition,
service life remaining, and their replacement costs.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood
of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure
and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$2,274,690
$1,987,456
$1,330,266
$1,292,037
$770,658
(30%)
(26%)
(17%)
(17%)
(10%)
Figure 56 Risk Matrix: Machinery & Equipment
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11.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarizes the Township's current and proposed levels
of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17 as
well as any additional performance measures that the Township has selected
for this AMP.
11.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description or images of
the types of equipment
that the Township
operates and the services
that they help to provide
to the community
Scope
Refer to section 11.1
Describe criteria for
rehabilitation and
replacement decisions and
any related long-term
forecasts
Quality
Refer to sections 11.2 &
11.4
Technical
Average condition rating
Quality
Good - 60
Table 48: Machinery & Equipment - Current Levels of Service
11.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 15-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once. They
are also all based on the data available in the asset management system
which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs
which all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
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Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for machinery &
equipment assets.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average Risk
Rating (0-25)21
Annual Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 -
Lifecycle (selected)
$7,655,107
51%
9.28
$ 715,000
Scenario 2 - Current
Capital Investment
Rate
51%
9.28
$ 888,000
Scenario 3 -
Maintain Condition
70%
70%
6.14
$1,249,000
Table 49: Machinery & Equipment - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
21 See 2.3.2
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11.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Segment
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
Public Safety
&
Enforcement
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$120k
$15k
$35k
General
Government
$53k
$145k
$214k
$144k
$169k
$116k
$91k
$1.2m
$99k
$134k
Protection
Services
$102k
$14k
$70k
-
$95k
$49k
$43k
$368k
$574k
$75k
Recreational &
Cultural
Services
$33k
$30k
$57k
$325k
$18k
$22k
$115k
$108k
$216k
$8k
Transportation
Services
-
$37k
$222k
$20k
$55k
-
$83k
$15k
$20k
$46k
Total
$187k $226k $563k $488k $337k $187k $331k $1.8m $924k $297k
Table 50: Machinery & Equipment - 10-Year Capital Forecast
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12. Land Improvements
12.1 Inventory & Valuation
Table 51 summarizes the quantity and current replacement cost of all land
improvements assets available in the Township's asset register.
Segment
Quantity
(Components)
Unit of
Measure
Replacement
Cost
Primary
RC Method
Boat Launch
1 (6)
Assets
$100,590
CPI
Misc. Land
Improvements
20,915
Assets
$3,162,462
CPI
Parklands & Trails
2,601
Square
Meters
$254,166
CPI
Parks & Playground
Equipment
28,896
Square
Meters
$3,318,616
User-
Defined
Splashpads & Pools
15
Assets
$264,990
User-
Defined
Sport Fields &
Courts
9,536
Square
Meters
$2,681,562
User-
Defined
TOTAL
$9,782,386
Table 51 Detailed Asset Inventory: Land Improvements
Figure 57 Portfolio Valuation: Land Improvements
$101k
$254k
$265k
$2.7m
$3.2m
$3.3m
$1m
$2m
$3m
Boat Launch
Parklands & Trails
Splashpads & Pools
Sport Fields & Courts
Misc. Land Improvements
Parks & Playground Equipment
Replacement Cost by Segment
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12.2 Asset Condition
Figure 58 summarizes the replacement cost-weighted condition of the
Township's land improvements portfolio. Based on a combination of assessed
condition and age data, 88% of assets are in fair or better condition; the
remaining 12% are in poor or worse condition. These assets may be
candidates for replacement in the short term; similarly, assets in fair condition
may require rehabilitation or replacement in the medium term and should be
monitored for further degradation in condition.
Figure 58 Asset Condition: Land Improvements Overall
Figure 59 summarizes the age-based condition of land improvements by each
department. Most assets in poor or worse condition are concentrated primarily
administration and the sports fields & courts, and parks & playgrounds
segments.
Very Poor,
$800,000 (8%)
Poor, $344,000
(4%)
Fair,
$1,077,000
(11%)
Good,
$941,000
(10%)
Very Good,
$6,621,000
(68%)
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Figure 59 Asset Condition: Land Improvements by Segment
12.2.1
Current Approach to Condition Assessment
Accurate and reliable condition data allows staff to more confidently
determine the remaining service life of assets and identify the most cost-
effective approach to managing assets. The following describes the Township's
current approach:
- Land improvements and park assets are assessed annually by internal
staff to ensure they meet safety and maintenance standard
$1.4m
$265k
$2.3m
$2.7m
$345k
$149k
$94k
$344k
$9k
$508k
$222k
$160k
$96k
$91k
$113k
$173k
$58k
$310k
$488k
$1k
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Sport Fields &
Courts
Splashpads &
Pools
Parks &
Playground
Equipment
Parklands &
Trails
Misc. Land
Improvements
Boat Launch
Value and Percentage of Asset Segments by Replacement Cost
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
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12.3 Age Profile
An asset's age profile comprises two key values: estimated useful life (EUL),
or design life; and the percentage of EUL consumed. The EUL is the
serviceable lifespan of an asset during which it can continue to fulfil its
intended purpose and provide value to users, safely and efficiently. As assets
age, their performance diminishes, often more rapidly as they approach the
end of their design life.
In conjunction with condition data, an asset's age profile provides a more
complete summary of the state of infrastructure. It can help identify assets
that may be candidates for further review through condition assessment
programs; inform the selection of optimal lifecycle strategies; and improve
planning for potential replacement spikes.
Figure 60 illustrates the average current age of each asset type and its
estimated useful life. Both values are weighted by the replacement cost of
individual assets.
Figure 60 Estimated Useful Life vs. Asset Age: Land Improvements
14.1
2.8
7.1
8.9
2.7
16.7
24.5
54.8
15.9
29.1
15.2
23.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Number of Years
Weighted Average Age
Weighted Average EUL
-
-
-
-
-
-
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12.4 Current Approach to Lifecycle Management
The condition or performance of most assets will deteriorate over time. To
ensure that municipal assets are performing as expected and meeting the
needs of customers, it is important to establish a lifecycle management
strategy to proactively manage asset deterioration.
The following table outlines the Township's current lifecycle management
strategy.
Activity Type
Description of Current Strategy
Maintenance &
Rehabilitation
Yearly assessments and inspections are completed in the spring
on all parks to ensure safety for all users
Routine maintenance is conducted throughout the summer
months, with weekly checks to ensure consistency
Inspections are completed in early spring, with periodic
inspections carried out monthly as a minimum standard
Maintenance is triggered by visual inspections performed weekly
Replacement
Replacement is considered when an asset's condition has
significantly deteriorated, making maintenance no longer cost-
effective
If structures are deemed aging and recommended for
replacement, a capital submission is made along with the
condition assessment of the structure
Table 52 Lifecycle Management Strategy: Land Improvements
12.5 Risk Analysis
The risk matrix below is generated using available asset data, including
condition, service life remaining, and replacement costs. The risk ratings for
assets without useful attribute data were calculated using only condition,
service life remaining, and their replacement costs.
The matrix stratifies assets based on their individual probability and
consequence of failure; each scored from 1 to 5. Their product generates a
risk index ranging from 1-25. Assets with the highest criticality and likelihood
of failure receive a risk rating of 25; those with lowest probability of failure
and lowest criticality carry a risk rating of 1. As new data and information is
gathered, the Township may consider integrating relevant information that
improves confidence in the criteria used to assess asset risk and criticality.
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These risk models have been built into the Township's Asset Management
Database (Citywide Assets). See Risk & Criticality section for further details on
approach used to determine asset risk ratings and classifications.
1 - 4
5 - 7
8 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 25
Very Low
Low
Moderate
High
Very High
$4,907,891
$2,893,538
$178,213
$543,553
$1,259,191
(50%)
(30%)
(2%)
(6%)
(13%)
Figure 61 Risk Matrix: Land Improvements
12.6 Levels of Service
The table that follows summarizes the Township's current and proposed levels
of service with respect to prescribed KPIs under Ontario Regulation 588/17 as
well as any additional performance measures that the Township has selected
for this AMP.
12.6.1
Levels of Service - Current
Metric Type
KPI Metric
Service
Attribute
Current LOS
Community
Description, which may
include maps, of the land
improvements that the
Township operates and
maintains
Scope
Refer to section 12.1
Describe criteria for
rehabilitation and
replacement decisions
and any related long-term
forecasts
Quality
Refer to sections 12.2 &
12.4
Technical
Average condition rating
Quality
Good -76
Table 53: Land Improvements - Current Levels of Service
12.6.2
Levels of Service - Proposed
The scenarios that were used to analyse Russell Township's inventory were
run for 100-years to ensure all the lifecycles were included at least once.
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They are also all based on the data available in the asset management system
which outlines estimated useful life and condition as well as replacement costs
which all the results are based on.
Scenario 1: Current Lifecycle Activities - this scenario utilizes the current
lifecycle activities outlined as current practice within each asset category. The
condition and annual investment were then determined.
Scenario 2: Current Capital Reinvestment Rate - this scenario utilizes the
current capital reinvestment within each asset category. The current annual
investment was held, and the condition was determined.
Scenario 3: Target Condition Good - this scenario utilizes a target average
condition of 70% of the infrastructure within each asset category. The
condition value was held, and the annual investment was then determined.
The table below outlines the results for each scenario for land improvements.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Average Risk
Rating (0-25)22
Annual Capital
Reinvestment
Scenario 1 - Lifecycle
(selected)
$9,782,000
51%
10.32
$ 476,000
Scenario 2 - Current
Capital Investment
Rate
30%
12.8
$ 211,000
Scenario 3 - Maintain
Condition 70%
70%
7.81
$792,000
Table 54: Land Improvements - Proposed Levels of Service Scenarios
22 See 2.3.2
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12.6.3
10-Year Capital Forecast
Below is the projected ten-year capital forecast (scenario 1) needed to obtain
full funding, within the recommended timeframe (see 1.4).
Segment
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
Marina
$1k
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Misc. Land
Improvements
-
-
-
$11k
$20k
$47k
-
$65k
-
$124k
Parklands &
Trails
-
-
-
-
-
-
$6k
$98k
$47k
-
Parks &
Playground
Equipment
$30k
-
$47k
-
$9k
$333k
$30k
$202k
$26k
$408k
Splashpads &
Pools
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sport Fields &
Courts
$13k
-
$44k
-
$61k
$44k
-
$151k
$31k
$15k
Total
$44k
-
$91k $11k $90k $424k $36k $515k $104k $547k
Table 55: Land Improvements - 10-Year Capital Forecast
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Strategies
Growth
Financial Strategy
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13. Growth
The demand for infrastructure and services will change over time based on a
combination of internal and external factors. Understanding the key drivers of
growth and demand will allow the Township to plan for new infrastructure
more effectively, and the upgrade or disposal of existing infrastructure.
Increases or decreases in demand can affect what assets are needed and
what level of service meets the needs of the community.
13.1 Township of Russell Draft Official Plan (2025)23
The Township of Russell's Draft Official Plan establishes a comprehensive
framework to guide land use, infrastructure development, and community
planning through to the year 2046. The Plan is focused on managing
anticipated growth while promoting environmental sustainability, livable
communities, and economic development. It applies to the Township's four
villages--Embrun, Russell, Limoges, and Marionville--as well as designated
employment areas including the Commercial Parks and the 417 Industrial
Park. Developed in alignment with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell
Official Plan and the 2024 Provincial Policy Statement, the Plan emphasizes
intensification, compact development, and efficient use of infrastructure to
accommodate an expected population increase from approximately 20,160 in
2021 to 30,740 by 2046.
The Official Plan prioritizes the development of complete communities with a
full range of housing options, employment opportunities, and accessible
community services. Residential areas will support diverse housing forms,
including affordable and multi-unit dwellings, while economic growth will be
directed toward designated employment lands, particularly the 417 Industrial
Park. Infrastructure planning supports this growth by ensuring that
transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, and energy systems are in
place to service both new and existing development areas. The Plan also
encourages active transportation networks, future transit readiness, and
climate-resilient design.
Environmental protection is a core component of the Plan, with policies aimed
at conserving natural heritage features, wetlands, tree canopy coverage, and
the Castor River corridor. Cultural heritage resources are similarly protected,
with guidelines to ensure new development respects and integrates the
Township's historical character. Community design principles are embedded
23 Note: The Official Plan is currently under review and has not yet received formal approval. Any information
contained within the Official Plan is subject to change. This asset management plan has incorporated the most
current available information. The Official Plan is projected to be adopted in 2025.
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throughout, promoting walkable, human-scale development and urban design
that prioritizes safety, accessibility, and visual quality.
To ensure long-term implementation, the Official Plan includes tools such as
zoning by-laws, site plan control, and community planning permit systems,
supported by regular public consultation. The Plan will be formally reviewed
every ten years, with interim updates every five years, allowing the Township
to adapt its strategies to emerging needs and opportunities while maintaining
alignment with provincial and county policy directions.
13.2 United Counties of Prescott & Russell Official Plan
(2022)
The Approved Official Plan sets out the long-term vision for land use, growth
management, and community development across the United Counties of
Prescott and Russell. It is designed to guide decision-making on
infrastructure, housing, economic development, transportation, and
environmental protection in a way that balances growth with sustainability.
The Plan is informed by the 2020 Provincial Policy Statement and supports the
creation of healthy, complete communities that are compact, resilient, and
efficiently serviced. It emphasizes the importance of directing development
toward designated settlement areas with full municipal servicing and
encourages a mix of land uses to reduce the need for car dependency and
promote walkability. Anticipated growth will be accommodated primarily
within urban areas to make optimal use of infrastructure and minimize sprawl.
From an infrastructure perspective, the Plan outlines policies that ensure new
development is supported by appropriate servicing strategies, including water,
wastewater, stormwater, transportation networks, and active transportation
facilities. Priority is given to maintaining existing assets and coordinating
infrastructure investments with population and employment forecasts. The
Plan also incorporates environmental protection measures, safeguarding
natural heritage systems, water resources, and agricultural lands, while
integrating climate change adaptation into land use decisions. Cultural
heritage and Indigenous engagement are also addressed, ensuring that
planning decisions respect the region's identity and history. Implementation
tools include zoning by-laws, subdivision approvals, and monitoring
mechanisms to evaluate progress and respond to emerging needs. The Official
Plan provides a framework that aligns infrastructure and land use planning
with long-term community goals, supporting the development of resilient and
well-serviced municipalities within the United Counties.
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13.3 Impact of Growth on Lifecycle Activities
As the municipality's population is expected to increase in the coming years,
demand will evolve, and it is likely that funding will need to be reprioritized.
As growth-related assets are acquired, constructed, or retired, updated
records should be integrated into the Township's asset register, and
consequently, its asset management plan. Additionally, the municipality
should continue to review the lifecycle costs of growth-related infrastructure.
These costs should be considered in long-term funding strategies that are
designed to achieve the municipality's proposed levels of service.
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14. Financial Strategy
For an asset management plan to be effective and meaningful, it must be
integrated with financial planning and long-term budgeting. The development
of a comprehensive financial plan will allow the Township of Russell to identify
the financial resources required for sustainable asset management based on
existing asset inventories, desired levels of service, and projected growth
requirements.
This report develops such a financial plan by presenting several scenarios for
consideration and culminating with final recommendations. As outlined below,
the scenarios presented model different combinations of the following
components:
- The financial requirements for:
o Existing assets
o Existing/proposed service levels
o Requirements of contemplated changes in service
o Requirements of anticipated growth
- Use of traditional sources of municipal funds:
o Tax levies
o User fees
o Debt
o Development charges
- Use of non-traditional sources of municipal funds:
o Reallocated budgets
o Partnerships
o Procurement methods
- Use of Senior Government Funds:
o Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)
o Annual grants (ex. OCIF)
Note: Periodic grants are normally not included due to Provincial requirements
for firm commitments. However, if moving a specific project forward is wholly
dependent on receiving a one-time grant, the replacement cost included in the
financial strategy is the net of such grant being received.
If the financial plan component results in a funding shortfall, the province
requires the inclusion of a specific plan as to how the impact of the shortfall
will be managed. In determining the legitimacy of a funding shortfall, the
province may evaluate a Township's approach to the following:
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- To reduce financial requirements, consideration has been given to
revising service levels downward
- All asset management and financial strategies have been considered.
For example:
o If a zero-debt policy is in place, is it warranted? If not the use of
debt should be considered
o Do user fees reflect the cost of the applicable service? If not,
increased user fees should be considered
14.1 Annual Requirements & Capital Funding
14.1.1
Annual Requirements
The annual requirements represent the amount the Township should allocate
annually to each asset category to meet replacement needs as they arise, prevent
infrastructure backlogs and achieve long-term sustainability. In total, the Township
must allocate approximately $12.84 million annually to address capital requirements
for the assets included in this AMP.
Figure 62 Annual Capital Funding Requirements by Asset Category
$476k
$715k
$888k
$898k
$922k
$1.5m
$2.1m
$2.7m
$2.7m
$1m
$2m
$3m
Land Improvements
Machinery & Equipment
Bridges & Culverts
Vehicles
Sanitary Sewer Network
Water Network
Storm Network
Facilities
Road Network
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Where applicable, lifecycle management strategies have been developed to
identify capital costs that are realized through strategic rehabilitation and
renewal of some of the main assets in these categories. The development of
these strategies allows for a comparison of potential cost avoidance if the
strategies were to be implemented. The following compares the two different
strategies:
- Replacement Only Scenario: based on the assumption that assets
deteriorate and - without regularly scheduled maintenance and
rehabilitation - are replaced at the end of their service life.
- Lifecycle Strategy Scenario: based on the assumption that lifecycle
activities are performed at strategic intervals to extend the service life
of assets until replacement is required.
The implementation of a proactive lifecycle strategy leads to potential annual
cost avoidance and better overall performance. As the lifecycle strategy
scenario represents the lowest cost option available to the Township, we have
used these annual requirements in the development of the financial strategy.
14.1.2
Annual Funding Available
Based on a historical analysis of sustainable capital funding sources, the
Township is committing approximately $6.48 million towards capital projects
per year. Given the annual capital requirement of $12.84 million, there is
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currently a funding gap of $6.36 million annually.
Figure 63 Annual Requirements vs. Capital Funding Available
14.2 Funding Objective
We have developed a scenario that would enable Russell Township to achieve
full funding within 1 to 20 years for the following assets:
- Tax Funded Assets: road network, bridges & culverts, storm network,
facilities, vehicles, machinery & equipment, and land improvements
- Rate-Funded Assets: water network, and sanitary sewer network
$230k
$874k
$1.3m
$112k
$548k
$690k
$102k
$461k
$2.2m
$476k
$715k
$888k
$898k
$922k
$1.5m
$2.1m
$2.7m
$2.7m
$1m
$2m
$3m
Land Improvements
Machinery & Equipment
Bridges & Culverts
Vehicles
Sanitary Sewer Network
Water Network
Storm Network
Facilities
Road Network
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Reinvestment by Category
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14.3 Financial Profile: Tax Funded Assets
14.3.1
Current Funding Position
The following tables show, by asset category, Russell Township's average
annual asset investment requirements, current funding positions, and funding
increases required to achieve full funding on assets funded by taxes.
Asset Category
Avg.
Annual
Require
ment
Annual Funding Available
Annual
Deficit
Property
Taxation &
Reserves
CCBF
OCIF
Total
Available
Bridges &
Culverts
888,000
487,000
312,000
476,000
1,275,000
-387,000
Facilities
2,699,000
461,000
461,000
2,238,000
Land
Improvements
476,000
230,000
230,000
246,000
Machinery &
Equipment
715,000
874,000
874,000
-159,000
Road Network
2,718,000
1,398,000
312,000
476,000
2,186,000
532,000
Storm Network
2,066,000
102,000
102,000
1,964,000
Vehicles
898,000
112,000
112,000
786,000
Total
10,460,000
3,664,000
624,000
952,000
5,240,00024
5,220,000
Table 56 Annual Available Funding for Tax Funded Assets
The average annual investment requirement for the above categories is
approximately $10.46 million. Annual revenue currently allocated to these
assets for capital purposes is approximately $5.24 million leaving an annual
deficit of about $5.22 million. Put differently, these infrastructure categories
are currently funded at 50.1% of their long-term requirements.
14.3.2
Full Funding Requirements
In 2024, Russell Township had annual tax revenues of $17.8 million. As
illustrated in the following table, without consideration of any other sources of
revenue or cost containment strategies, full funding would require the
following tax change over time:
24 In 2024, the Township had $5.2 million in funding from sustainable sources. To further address the infrastructure
deficit, the Township implemented an additional 1% increase in 2025. On November 10, 2025, Council approved a
further 2.3% increase for the 2026 budget. These commitments demonstrate the Township's proactive approach to
asset management, its dedication to reducing the infrastructure deficit, and its ongoing effort to ensure that desired
levels of service are maintained for the community.
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Asset Category
Tax Change Required for
Full Funding
Bridges & Culverts
-2.2%
Facilities
12.5%
Land Improvements
1.4%
Machinery & Equipment
-0.9%
Road Network
3.0%
Storm Network
11.0%
Vehicles
4.4%
Total
29.2%25
Table 57 Tax Increase Requirements for Full Funding
Our recommendations include capturing the above changes and allocating
them to the infrastructure deficit outlined above. The table below outlines this
concept and presents several options26:
5 Years
10 Years
12 Years
15 Years
20 Years
Infrastructure
Deficit
5,220,000
5,220,000
5,220,000
5,220,000
5,220,000
Change in Debt
Costs
-161,000
-161,000
-161,000
-219,000
-219,000
Resulting
Infrastructure
Deficit:
5,059,000
5,059,000
5,059,000
5,001,000
5,001,000
Tax Increase
Required
28.4%
28.4%
28.4%
28.0%
28.0%
Annually:
5.7%
2.8%
2.4%
1.9%
1.4%
Table 58 Tax Increase Options 5-20 Years
25 A negative funding figure for an asset category does not inherently mean it is overfunded; rather, it reflects a
reallocation of resources within a shared property tax pool to better align with overall asset management priorities in
any given year.
26 While this AMP recommends the 10-year option, with an annual increase of 2.8%, it is highly likely that this figure
will need to be reviewed each year. The Township is currently considering the retirement and decommissioning of
several facility assets, including the Camille Piché Community Centre, the Embrun Arena, the Russell Arena, and the
Russell Centennial Pool. If all mentioned facilities were to be decommissioned, the Township's recommended annual
tax increase would be reduced to 2.2%. The Township has committed to a 2.3% increase for 2026, reflecting its
commitment to addressing the evolving nature of infrastructure requirements and community needs. Additional
information: 14.3.3
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14.3.3
Other Considerations
The Township of Russell is projected to grow for the foreseeable future, as
indicated within both the Township's Official Plan (2025) and the United
Counties of Prescott & Russell Official Plan (2022). Consequently, numerous
large-scale projects are either in progress or are on the horizon for the
Township - most notably, the new, $104 million recreation complex, which is
scheduled to open in the Fall of 2026.
With the new recreation complex, the Township has begun the process of
evaluating the community's needs for its older facilities. This includes: the
Camille Piché community centre, Embrun arena, Russell arena, and the
Russell Centennial pool. The table below compares various scenarios by
summarizing replacement costs and average annual requirements.
Scenarios
Replacement
Cost
Average Annual
Requirement
Scenario 1 - Current Facilities
$98.8 million
$2.7 million
Scenario 2 - Excluding
Facilities27
$55.1 million
$1.5 million
Scenario 3 - Integration of
New Facility28
$159.3 million
$3.6 million
The table below provides additional information pertaining to the four
facilities:
Facility
Replacement
Cost
Average Annual
Requirement
Camille Piché Community
Centre
$9.5 million
$314,000
Embrun Arena
$17.4 million
$478,000
Russell Arena
$15.6 million
$394,000
Russell Centennial Pool
$1.5 million
$45,000
Total
$43.7 million
$1.2 million
27 This scenario excludes Camille Piché community centre, Embrun arena, Russell arena, and the Russell Centennial
Pool. The assumption(s) is that these facilities would be sold, decommissioned, retired, etc., and would no longer be
owned and managed by the Township.
28 This scenario excludes the aforementioned facilities, while integrating the new recreation complex. Assumptions:
replacement cost ($104 million) and estimated useful life (50 years).
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In addition to the new recreation complex, there are numerous proposed
capital projects which the Township is evaluating for the next 10 years. These
include:
Project Details
Scheduled Year
Cost
Land purchase for Fire Station
11 (Embrun)
2026
$3.0 million
Intersection Improvements
(roads)
2026-2027 & 2035
$8.25 million
Addition to Fire Station 11
2029
$4.0 million
Administrative Office
2037
$3.6 million
Dog Parks
2029 & 2031
$300 thousand
Addition to Fire Station 12
(Russell)
2031
$1.1 million
These proposed projects have not been integrated into the Township's asset
register. It is prudent that if/when these projects are completed, that the
Township's asset register is updated to reflect new assets, replacement costs,
average annual requirements, and adjust its proposed levels of service
accordingly. Furthermore, as legislatively required by O.Reg. 588/17, the
Township will update its asset management plan, in 2030.
14.3.4
Financial Strategy Recommendations
Considering all the above information, we recommend the 10-year option.
This involves full funding being achieved over 10 years by:
- when realized, reallocating the debt cost reductions of $161,000 to the
infrastructure deficit as outlined above
- increasing tax revenues by 2.8% each year for the next 10 years solely
for the purpose of phasing in the proposed levels of service for asset
categories covered in this section of the AMP
- adjusting tax revenue increases in future year(s) when allocations to
capital expenditure exceed or fail to meet budgeted amounts
- allocating the current CCBF and OCIF revenue as outlined previously
- reallocating appropriate revenue from categories in a surplus position to
those in a deficit position, when applicable
- increasing existing and future infrastructure budgets by the applicable
inflation index on an annual basis in addition to the deficit phase-in
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Notes:
- As in the past, periodic senior government infrastructure funding will
most likely be available during the phase-in period. By Provincial AMP
rules, this periodic funding cannot be incorporated into an AMP unless
there are firm commitments in place. We have included OCIF formula-
based funding, if applicable, since this funding is a multi-year
commitment. 29
- We realize that raising tax revenues by the amounts recommended
above for infrastructure purposes will be very difficult to do. However,
considering a longer phase-in window may have even greater
consequences in terms of infrastructure failure. Alternatively,
Municipality's should consider a downward revision of certain service
levels.
Although this option achieves full funding within 10 years and provides
financial sustainability over the period modeled, the recommendations do
require prioritizing capital projects to fit the resulting annual funding available.
Current data shows a pent-up investment demand of $35 million, for tax
funded assets.30
Prioritizing future projects will require the current data to be replaced by
condition-based data. Although our recommendations include no further use
of debt, the results of the condition-based analysis may require otherwise.
14.4 Financial Profile: Rate Funded Assets
14.4.1
Current Funding Position
The following tables show, by asset category, Russell Township's average
annual asset investment requirements, current funding positions, and funding
increases required to achieve full funding on assets funded by rates.
29 The Township should take advantage of all available grant funding programs and transfers from other levels of
government. While OCIF has historically been considered a sustainable source of funding, the program is currently
undergoing review by the provincial government. Depending on the outcome of this review, there may be changes
that impact its availability.
30 While there is $35 million in assets identified as backlog, with $33 million pertaining to the storm network, it is
recommended that the Township allocate resources to further refine its asset register (Citywide) in the coming years.
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Asset
Category
Avg. Annual
Requirement
Annual Funding Available
Annual
Deficit
Rates
Grants
To Operations
Total
Available
Water
Network
1,459,000
2,133,000
0
-1,443,000
690,00031
769,000
Sanitary
Sewer
Network
922,000
2,031,000
0
-1,483,000
548,00032
374,000
Total
2,381,000
4,164,000
0
-2,926,000
1,238,000
1,143,000
Table 59 Annual Available Funding for Rate Funded Assets
The average annual investment requirement for the above categories is $2.4
million. Annual revenue currently allocated to these assets for capital
purposes is $1.2 million leaving an annual deficit of $1.2 million. Put
differently, these infrastructure categories are currently funded at 52% of
their long-term requirements.
14.4.2
Full Funding Requirements
In 2024, the Russell Township had annual water and sanitary revenues of
$2,133,000 and $2,031,000 respectively. As illustrated in the table below,
without consideration of any other sources of revenue, full funding would
require the following changes over time:
Asset Category
Rate Change Required for
Full Funding
Water Network
36.1%
Sanitary Sewer Network
18.4%
Table 60 Rate Increase Requirements for Full Funding
Our recommendations include capturing the above changes and allocating
them to the infrastructure deficit outlined above. The table below outlines this
concept and presents several options:
31 In 2024, the Township allocated $690,000 from sustainable funding sources. To address ongoing infrastructure
challenges, this amount was increased to $942,000 for 2025, supporting improved long-term asset planning and
financial resilience.
32 In 2024, the Township allocated $548,000 from sustainable funding sources. To address ongoing infrastructure
challenges, this amount was increased to $640,000 for 2025.
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Water Network
5 Years
10 Years
12 Years
15 Years
20 Years
Infrastructure
Deficit
769,000
769,000
769,000
769,000
769,000
Rate Increase
Required
36.1%
36.1%
36.1%
36.1%
28.1%
Annually:
7.2%
3.6%
3.0%
2.4%
1.4%
Table 61 Water Rate Increase Options 5-20 Years
Sanitary Sewer Network
5 Years
10 Years
12 Years
15 Years
20 Years
Infrastructure
Deficit
374,000
374,000
374,000
374,000
374,000
Rate Increase
Required
18.4%
18.4%
18.4%
18.4%
18.4%
Annually:
3.7%
1.8%
1.5%
1.2%
0.9%
Table 62 Sanitary Rate Increase Options 5-20 Years
14.4.3
Other Considerations
The Township of Russell is projected to grow for the foreseeable future, as
indicated within both the Township's Official Plan (2025) and the United
Counties of Prescott & Russell Official Plan (2022). There are numerous large-
scale projects for both the water and sanitary sewer network, which the
Township is currently evaluating. These include:
Project Details
Scheduled Year
Cost
Water Reservoir Expansion
2026
$5.0 million
Watermain Upgrades
(Valoris)
2027, 2033
$13.7 million
Pumping Station Upgrades
2029-2030, 2032-
2033
$14.3 million
Water Supply (Ottawa)
2030
$20.0 million
Wastewater Treatment Plant
2031
$95 million
Watermain Upgrade (Route
300)
2031-2035
$10 million
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Project Details
Scheduled Year
Cost
Watermain Upgrades (Craig
St.)
2032
$2.0 million
These proposed projects have not been integrated into the Township's asset
register. It is prudent that if/when these projects are completed, that the
Township's asset register is updated to reflect new assets, replacement costs,
average annual requirements, and adjust its proposed levels of service
accordingly. Furthermore, as legislatively required by O.Reg. 588/17, the
Township will update its asset management plan, in 2030.
14.4.4
Financial Strategy Recommendations
Considering all the above information, we recommend the 10-year option for
both the water network and sanitary sewer network. This involves full funding
being achieved over 10 years by:
- increasing rate revenues by 1.8% for sanitary services and 3.6% for
water services each year for the next 10 years solely for the purpose of
phasing in full funding to the asset categories covered in this section of
the AMP.
- increasing existing and future infrastructure budgets by the applicable
inflation index on an annual basis in addition to the deficit phase-in.
Notes:
- As in the past, periodic senior government infrastructure funding will
most likely be available during the phase-in period. This periodic funding
should not be incorporated into an AMP unless there are firm
commitments in place.
- We realize that raising rate revenues for infrastructure purposes will be
very difficult to do. However, considering a longer phase-in window may
have even greater consequences in terms of infrastructure failure.
Alternatively, Municipality's should consider a downward revision of
certain service levels.
- Any increase in rates required for operations would be in addition to the
above recommendations.
Although this option achieves full funding on an annual basis of 10 years and
provides financial sustainability over the period modeled, the
recommendations do require prioritizing capital projects to fit the resulting
annual funding available. Current data shows the pent-up investment demand
of $100 thousand in backlog, for rate-funded assets.
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14.5 Use of Debt
The following tables outline how Russell Township has historically used debt
for investing in the asset categories as listed. There is currently $3.4 million of
debt outstanding for the assets covered by this AMP with corresponding
principal and interest payments of $423,000 (2024), well within its
provincially prescribed maximum of $7,416,368.33
Asset Category
Current Debt
Outstanding
(2024)
Use of Debt in the Last Five Years
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Bridges & Culverts
1,128,000
0
900,000
0
0
0
Facilities
35,000
0
0
0
0
0
Land Improvements
0
0
0
0
0
0
Machinery &
Equipment
0
0
0
0
0
0
Road Network
0
0
0
0
0
0
Storm Network
0
0
0
0
0
0
Vehicles
263,000
0
0
0
0
0
Total Tax Funded
1,426,000
0
900,000
0
0
0
Water Network
1,982,000
0
0
0
0
0
Sanitary Sewer
Network
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Rate Funded
1,982,000
0
900,000
0
0
0
Table 63: Use of Debt 2019-2023
33 Schedule 81, as per 2024 FIR
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Asset Category
Principal & Interest Payments in the Next Ten Years
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2035
Bridges & Culverts
140,000
140,000
140,000
140,000
58,000
58,000
58,000
Facilities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Land
Improvements
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Machinery &
Equipment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Road Network
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Storm Network
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Vehicles
79,000
79,000
39,000
-
-
-
-
Total Tax Funded 219,000 219,000 179,000 140,000
58,000
58,000
58,000
Water Network34
169,000
169,000
169,000
169,000
169,000
169,000
169,000
Sanitary Sewer
Network
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Rate
Funded
169,000 169,000 169,000 169,000 169,000 169,000 169,000
Table 64: Principal and Interest Payments
The revenue options outlined in this plan allow Russell Township to fully fund
its long-term infrastructure requirements without further use of debt.
14.6 Use of Reserves
Available Reserves
Reserves play a critical role in long-term financial planning. The benefits of
having reserves available for infrastructure planning include:
- the ability to stabilize tax rates when dealing with variable and
sometimes uncontrollable factors
- financing one-time or short-term investments
34 $169,000 represents 19% of the Township's total water-related debt. The remaining 81%--amounting to
$722,000--is funded through development charges.
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- accumulating the funding for significant future infrastructure
investments
- managing the use of debt
- normalizing infrastructure funding requirement
By asset category, the table below outlines the details of the reserves
currently available to Russell Township
Asset Category
Reserve Balances
Bridges & Culverts
-37,000
Facilities
750,000
Land Improvements
357,000
Machinery & Equipment
670,000
Road Network
1,864,000
Storm Network
-1,626,000
Vehicles
628,000
Total Tax Funded:
2,606,000
Water Network
6,605,000
Sanitary Sewer Network
484,000
Total Rate Funded:
7,089,000
Table 65: Reserve Balances
There is considerable debate in the municipal sector as to the appropriate
level of reserves that a Township should have on hand. There is no clear
guideline that has gained wide acceptance. Factors that municipalities should
consider when determining their capital reserve requirements include:
- breadth of services provided
- age and condition of infrastructure
- use and level of debt
- economic conditions and outlook
- internal reserve and debt policies
These reserves are available for use by applicable asset categories during the
phase-in period to full funding. This coupled with Russell Township's judicious
use of debt in the past, allows the scenarios to assume that, if required,
available reserves and debt capacity can be used for high priority and
emergency infrastructure investments in the short- to medium-term.
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Appendices
Appendix A - Infrastructure Report Card
Appendix B - Level of Service Maps
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Appendix A - Infrastructure Report Card
Asset
Category
Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Current Financial Capacity
Road Network
$ 78.1m
Good
Annual Requirement:
$2,718,000
Funding Available:
$2,186,000
Annual Deficit:
$532,000
Bridges &
Culverts
$ 59.6m
Good
Annual Requirement:
$888,000
Funding Available:
$1,275,000
Annual Surplus:
$387,000
Water Network
$ 93.1m
Good
Annual Requirement:
$1,459,000
Funding Available:
$690,000
Annual Deficit:
$769,000
Sanitary Sewer
Network
$ 58.8m
Very Good
Annual Requirement:
$922,000
Funding Available:
$548,000
Annual Deficit:
$374,000
Storm Network
$ 132.8m
Fair
Annual Requirement:
$2,066,000
Funding Available:
$102,000
Annual Deficit:
$1,964,000
Facilities
$ 98.7m
Good
Annual Requirement:
$2,699,00035
Funding Available:
$461,000
Annual Deficit:
$2,238,000
Vehicles
$ 14.2m
Good
Annual Requirement:
$898,000
Funding Available:
$112,000
Annual Deficit:
$786,000
Machinery &
Equipment
$ 7.6m
Good
Annual Requirement:
$715,000
Funding Available:
$874,000
Annual Surplus:
$159,000
Land
Improvements
$ 9.7m
Good
Annual Requirement:
$476,000
Funding Available:
$230,000
Annual Deficit:
$246,000
Total
$ 553m
Good
Annual
Requirement:
$12,840,000
Funding Available:
$6,478,000
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Asset
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Replacement
Cost
Average
Condition
Current Financial Capacity
Annual Deficit:
$6,362,000
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Appendix B - Level of Service Maps & Photos
Road Network Map
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East Elevation
Street Looking North
East Elevation
Street Looking South
North Expansion Joint
Concrete End Post
Southwest SBGR
Interior Soffit - Medium
Delamination
West Exterior Girder and Soffit
Interior Span
Wide Vertical Crack on South
Abutment
Footing Bracing - Severe Section
Loss
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Good Condition
St-Jacques Road
Inspected: May 22, 2023
Images of a Bridge in
Good Condition
St-Jacques Road
Inspected: May 22, 2023
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Fair Condition
Bridge - R-14 on St-Pierre
Road
Inspected: May 22, 2023
Images of a Bridge in
Fair Condition
Bridge - R-14 on St-Pierre
Road
Inspected: May 22, 2023
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East Elevation Outlet
Street Looking South
Southeast Elevation (Inlet)
Street Looking North
SBGR Steel Post Condition
Northwest Embankment
Southwest SBGR - Collision
Damage
SBGR Wood Post Condition -
Medium Rot
South Cell Looking East
(Downstream)
Energy Attenuator
North Embankment
Outlet Component
Images of a Culvert in Very
Good Condition
Culvert - RC-006 on Route 300
Inspected: May 22, 2023
Images of a Culvert in Fair
Condition
Culvert - RC-001 on Route 200 at
St. Thomas Road
Inspected: May 22, 2023
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Appendix C - Public Engagement Questionnaire
Q1 Are you a full-time resident of Russell! Townshiip or do you own property
and reside elsewhere?
Resident
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Property Owner I
(Reside
Elsewhere) ,
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
7(1Jf,
80%
90%
100%
ANSWER CHOICES
Resident
Property Owner (Reside Elsev1here)
TOTAL
RESPOINSES
97.75%
225%
Q2 Please select the area you live:
Embrun
Marionville
Ruis.sell
Limoges
Other (please
specify)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
7m,
80%
90%
100%
652
15
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Q3 Please select your age range:
Under 18
18·24
25·34
35.44
45.54
55·64
65-
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Q4 Which of the following statements best describes your daily
experiences with different infrastructure services such as roads, sidewalks,
parts, recreational centres, water services, etc.?
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Q5 How would you describe your experience with different infrastructure
and their service provided:(From highly satisfied to highly dissatisfied with
quality)
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TOTAL
WEIGKTEO
AVERAGE
Roads
6 75%
3377%
34.43%
1466%
10.38%
0.00%
41
205
209
89
63
0
607
3.12
Sidewalk
10.54%
3624%
27.68%
1367%
8.07%
3.79%
64
220
168
83
49
23
607
3.29
Bridges
20.43%
53.87%
16.80%
1.81%
0.66%
6.43%
124
327
102
11
4
39
607
3.98
Park-sfTrails/Oog Patk
32.13%
42.34%
12.36%
4.45%
2.97%
5.77%
195
257
75
27
18
35
607
4.02
Community C-entres
11.86%
40.69%
25.70%
6.75%
3.13%
11.86%
72
247
156
41
19
72
607
3.58
Fire Emergency Services
48.93%
31.63%
4.28%
0.66%
0.33%
14.17%
297
192
26
4
2
86
607
4.49
Winter Control {snow
23.72%
42.34%
18.78%
8.90%
3.62%
2.64%
pJowong)
144
257
114
54
22
16
607
3.76
Water & Sewer Services
29.00%
39.87%
13.51%
3.29%
2.80%
11.53%
176
242
82
20
17
70
607
4.01
Public Safety &
23.23%
40.20%
19.11%
7.25%
5.44%
4.78%
Enforcement
141
244
116
44
33
29
607
3.72
Q6 In my opinion, Russell Township is making the right investments in
infrastructure for its current residents:
Strongly agree
~ee
Unsure
Strongly
disagree
Answered. 607
Skipped. 60
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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Q7 Which infrastructure services do you value the most? Please move
each line in order of importance.
Answered: 607
Skipped: 60
Roads
Sidewalks
Bridges
Parks/Trails/Do
gPark
Community
Centre
Fire Emergency
Services
Winter Control
(snow plowing)
Water a Sewer
Services
Public Safety
a Enforcement
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Q8 Since funds are limited, it is often necessary to make trade-offs
between different infrastructure services and programs. This could mean
reducing spending on some services while increasing expenditure on
others. For example, more sidewalks but fewer bike trails. Which of the
following statements best represents your opinion on changing services:
I am willing
to make
trade-offs ...
lam willing
to pay more for
additional o ...
I am not
willing to pay
more for .. , .---
If it meant
lower taxes or
fees, lamo ...
Answered: 565
Skipped: 102
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
ANSWER CHOICES
I am willing to make trade-offs between different infrastructure services (spending more on some. and less on others) if
it means keeping costs at similar levels.
I am willing to pay more for additional or better infrastructure services if it means improvement in my quality of life.
I am not willing to pay more for additional or better infrastructure services.
If it meant lower taxes or fees, II am open to a reduction in the qualrty and quantity of infrastructure services.
TOTAL
RESPONSES
55.58%
314
26.37%
149
12.57%
71
5.49%
31
565
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Q9 Russell Township is growing and evolving. This means spending on
infrastructure services may need to change over time to meet the needs of
the community. Which factors are most important to you in deciding if
Russell Township's spending on infrastructure is best for the community?
Please rank the following in order of importance.
Answered: 565
Skipped: 102
Preserving the
TO\mship's
current. ..
Attracting and
acoommodating
new residents
Attracting and
acoommodating
new businesses
Impact on cost
to residents
Supporting
local economic
activity
environment
Supporting and
acoommodating
older ...
Supporting and
aooommodating
yoongtMu!i---
Suµµurl i1tt
vulnerable
population,,.
Maintaining
public safety,
security and ...
Maintain
emergency
management ...
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Preserving the
37.70%
13.10%
5.84%
9.38%
8.14%
5.31%
4.60%
3.54%
2.48%
3.19%
6.73%
Township's
213
74
33
53
46
30
26
20
14
18
38
current
character and
charm
Attracting and
1.95%
7.96%
7.61%
5.49%
6.90%
6.90%
7.61%
6.19%
8.67%
13.63%
27.08%
accommodating
11
45
43
31
39
39
43
35
49
77
153
new residents
Attracting and
11.50%
13.27%
15.75%
11.86%
7.96%
7.26%
7.43%
5.49%
6.37%
6.90%
6.19%
accommodating
65
75
89
67
45
41
42
31
36
39
35
new
businesses
Impact on cost
16.46%
22.48%
18.41%
14.34%
10.80%
6.37%
3.01%
2.48%
1.42%
2.12%
2.12%
to residents
93
127
104
81
61
36
17
14
8
12
12
Supporting
1.95%
7.96%
17.88%
15.75%
20.88%
12.74%
9.20%
6.90%
4.07%
2.12%
0.53%
local economic
11
45
101
89
118
72
52
39
23
12
3
activity
Protecting the
5.31%
6.73%
9.38%
11.33%
9.56%
16.64%
11.15%
10.80%
6.37%
6.37%
6.37%
environment
30
38
53
64
54
94
63
61
36
36
36
Supporting and
1.77%
3.01%
3.89%
8.14%
10.97%
12.21%
21.42%
13.98%
15.22%
6.02%
3.36%
accommodating
10
17
22
46
62
69
121
79
86
34
19
older population
groups
Supporting and
2.48%
3.01%
3.89%
6.02%
5.66%
9.56%
10.80%
19.65%
16.99%
15.93%
6.02%
accommodating
14
17
22
34
32
54
61
111
96
90
34
young families
and singles
Supporting
0.35%
1.42%
2.30%
3.01%
4.78%
5.31%
5.84%
12.04%
21.59%
21.24%
22.12%
vulnerable
2
8
13
17
27
30
33
68
122
120
125
population
groups
M.:1int.:1inin9
14 fi;Q0/4
10 44%
~?0%
R 14°J.
R'.l?'¼
9 O'.l0J.
R 67°J.
liiSS'¼
~?0%
1? 74%
301'¼
public safety,
83
59
52
46
47
51
49
37
52
72
17
security and
well-being of
residents
Maintain
5.84%
10.62%
5.84%
6.55%
6.02%
8.67%
10.27%
12.39%
7.61%
9.73%
16.46%
emergency
33
60
33
37
34
49
58
70
43
55
93
management
program -
Prepare for
emergencies
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Q10 In my opinion, Russell Township is making the right investments in
infrastructure for its future:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly
disagree
Answered: 565
Skipped: 102
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Q11 In your opinion, is the service level provided by each of the following
assets exceeding expectations, meeting expectations, or below
expectations:
EXCEED
MEET
BELOW
NIA
TOTAL
WEIGHTED
EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
AVERAGE
Road->
:;.89%
51.86%
43.89¾
0.35%
22
293
248
2
565
1.60
Sidev,al<s
5.31%
56.64%
S1.50%
6.55%
30
3?0
HR
~7
56S
17?
Rri1g~~
~ 5?1¾
7ft ?9~
4fi3%
1 1 !i7%
31
4,0
26
65
562
2.01
Parh/Trail/Oog Park
18.94%
61.S9¼
1138¾
7.79%
107
3<8
66
--
565
2.08
Communify Centr&e
-1.97%
51.33¼
30.37%
13.32%
2S
2$0
171
75
563
1."71
fire emergency
25.04%
GJ.72~<(,
3.01%
7. ◄3'}6
Servt;e$
14(;
3GO
17
42
565
2.2:5
W i111t1 Cu11ll-JI l::SIIOvt
1 1.50%
63. l9%
23.54%
1.77%
pli.1Wi11y ;,
65
357
133
10
565
1.&a
vvater & sewer
n:1io/o
63.30%
·13_;5¼,
"1 1.88%
s.erw:es
6J
357
r7
67
,04
Uf/
PUOIIC Salef! &
10.0!fo/o
~-4~':lb
W .J!>%
t.U/~
Enfon:emenl
57
3i0
115
23
565
1.89