FAQs

No, the survey allows you to skip questions regarding specific asset types should you wish to do so. However, we would encourage you to share as much information as you are able to help inform the future management of our assets. 

The City of Mitcham aims to provide a level of service in which assets are operated, maintained, renewed and upgraded in a manner that best services the community.

We operate and maintain the assets as necessary to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users, and the standards to which we maintain our assets form part of our service levels.

Minimum levels of service may be required by legislation, where certain standards or conditions must be met to meet the requirements of various laws or regulations. 

Community-based levels of service are based on what the community values. This may be related to the conditions of assets or facilities, aesthetics and amenity, or if the asset is meeting community needs. 

Technical service levels are set to achieve an agreed standard of asset performance, and will inform when assets should be acquired (new or substantially upgraded), maintained (day-to-day work), renewed (replaced like for like) or disposed (demolished). 

The City of Mitcham is responsible for an extensive transport infrastructure network. It is comprised of many different types of assets including footpaths, roads, car parks, kerb, bridges, bus shelters and retaining walls.

Transport Assets include:

• Roads
• Kerbs
• Footpaths
• Bridges
• Bus shelters
• Retaining walls
• Car parks

Stormwater assets are underground or above-ground conduits that collect and transport stormwater from streets, parking lots, and other surfaces to prevent flooding. They can range from small pipes and drains to large culverts and basins.

Stormwater assets include:

• Stormwater pits
• Stormwater pipes
• Rain gardens
• Basins 
• Soakage trenches 
• Tree net inlets / wells  

Please note that creeks and watercourses are not financial / physical assets, and as such, are not considered in this plan.

The City of Mitcham is responsible for a diverse portfolio of open space assets. These comprise many different types of assets including playgrounds, sporting facilities, and assets commonly found within Council reserves such as seats, tables, fences and bins.

Open Space Assets include:

• Playgrounds
• Outdoor fitness and sporting equipment
• Fencing
• Open space lighting
• Open space furniture (benches)
• Reserve signage
• Turf. garden beds and irrigation systems
• BBQs
• Shelters / gazebos

The City of Mitcham is responsible for managing over 220 buildings and structures. These assets add immense value to the community and support a range of services and activities to enhance the local community and support community growth. 

Building Assets include:

• Kindergartens 
• Council Houses
• Civic and Operations
• Libraries 
• Community Centres and Halls
• Community Sporting Buildings 
• Public Toilets
• Ancillary Structures (sheds, shelters, pergolas etc.)