Infrastructure and Asset Management Survey

The First Nations Infrastructure Institute (FNII) supports Nations and Indigenous Organizations in planning, developing and managing infrastructure projects. This survey is designed to help FNII better understand current needs and priorities related to infrastructure and asset management.

Your responses will be kept anonymous and used in aggregate to plan future support.

2. Is your community planning any infrastructure upgrades to serve member and/or economic development needs?

Yes No Not sure

3. If yes, what kind of infrastructure projects are planned in your community? (select all that apply)

4. If you have water, wastewater, storm drainage and/or road projects planned, what types of land uses are being served? (select all that apply)

For members (ex: member housing, community facilities) For economic development (ex: market housing, commercial, retail, industrial) Other

5. Does your community need support in moving infrastructure projects forward, or is it well in hand with staff, Council, engineering / architecture consultants experience and skills?

No – it’s well in hand Yes – we could use some additional support

6. Where are you at with asset management? (select all that apply)

Not started Identified what services are provided Identified inventory of most assets Identified condition of most assets Identified remaining service life of most assets We have started informing capital investments or operational activities based on this information Other

7. What are the benefits you most want out of asset management? (select all that apply)

8. What are the challenges you face with asset management? (select all that apply)

Project champion not identified Lack of participation from the right people Functional tools to manage data and a process for updating inventory Understanding costs for managing assets Identified funding sources to manage assets Finding time to do proactive maintenance (rather than reacting to issues) Other

9. What tools do you use to keep track of assets? (select all that apply)

10. Does your community need support in asset management, or is it well in hand with staff, Council, engineering / architecture consultants experience and skills?

No – it’s well in hand Yes – we could use some additional support