Strategic Asset Management Consulting Services

MBM Project Lead

Ujwal Lakra

Client Name

Campbelltown City Council

Sector

Timeline

December 2023 – March 2024

Project Value

$Confidential

MBM Project Team

  • David Pearson
  • James Forster

Services Provided

MBM provided a comprehensive suite of consultancy services focused on enhancing asset management practices. This included identifying and resolving key issues, conducting a literature review of contemporary asset management planning frameworks, processes, and policies relevant to the asset classes, and facilitating stakeholder engagement through both strategic and tactical workshops. MBM also performed a detailed gap analysis and maturity assessment aligned with industry standards such as ISO 55001 and the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM). The engagement culminated in the development of strategic roadmaps for each asset portfolio, consolidating all findings into actionable recommendations for Council to review and address

Project Background and Scope

Campbelltown City Council engaged MBM for the provision of strategic asset management consulting services. This included strategic roadmaps for each asset portfolio, outlining actions for Council to address gaps and constraints and opportunities for improvement to bridge any gaps in current AM practices.

Project Challenges

Stakeholder alignment is a key challenge, particularly when working across various departments that all have diverse priorities. There can also be hesitation to changes, particularly when moving from legacy systems or practices.

MBM Solutions

MBM engaged with key stakeholders early in the project. We conducted stakeholder mapping and initiate inclusive workshops to surface priorities and concerns. The team clearly communicated with each department, using tailored messaging for different stakeholder groups and also established decision-making protocols and escalation pathways to manage competing interests.

MBM proactively engaged key stakeholders at the outset of the project to ensure alignment and clarity of objectives. The team conducted comprehensive stakeholder mapping and facilitated inclusive workshops to identify priorities and concerns, and foster collaboration. Communication was strategically tailored to each stakeholder group, ensuring relevance and resonance across departments. In addition, MBM established robust decision-making protocols and escalation pathways to effectively manage competing interests and support informed, transparent governance.