SPL win asset management deal with Fairfield City

Stan Beer
Monday, 03 April 2006 09:40

IT Industry - Deals

Specialist Government and utilities oftware provider, SPL WorldGroup, has won a deal with Sydney municipality Fairfield City Council to supply an Enterprise Asset and Work Management solution covering the council's infrastructure assets.  One of Sydney’s largest local government areas, Fairfield City covers an area of 104 square kilometres and incorporates 27 suburbs. with approximately 182,000 people.
 
The SPL Enterprise Asset and Work Management solution is designed to provide real-time, enterprise-wide visibility into current operations combined with performance management tools. The solutions aims to give the Council a comprehensive picture of what assets it owns and their location and condition. The system captures variables such as cost, maintenance and depreciation, and presents the information through a graphical interface.

“Fairfield City Council manages everything from roads, buildings and vehicles to playgrounds, reserves and creeks,” said Nick Lalich, Mayor of Fairfield City.
 
“Putting advanced asset management practices in place will allow us to better allocate ratepayers’ funds, make more informed decisions and improve the lifespan of our infrastructure.  Once fully operational, SPL’s Enterprise Asset and Work Management system will greatly assist us to look after our City's built and natural assets, now and into the future.”
 
SPL Enterprise Asset and Work Management will
 
Brenton McPherson, Vice President Asia Pacific, SPL WorldGroup, said "This is our first big win in the Australian government sector showcasing the versatility of our Enterprise Asset and Work Management product and its ability to provide benefits to any organisation that needs to manage an extensive asset base.”