The asset plan, adopted by councillors at the October council meeting, showed that 57 per cent of council’s pool assets rate as either poor or very poor.
Beyond pools, the comprehensive report examines roads, buildings, parks and stormwater infrastructure worth more than $1.2 billion to replace.
It identifies risks and shows where priority should be given in maintenance and renewal.
A standout asset in the report was council’s pool assets, which showed only 31 per cent of Campaspe pools are in an excellent or good condition.
Financial projections suggest the biggest capital projects to improve pools across the shire will take place in 2032 and 2033, with nearly $80 million invested into the aquatics program over the next decade.
However, the timing and scope of these projects hinges on the upcoming Aquatic Strategy and securing external government funding, which will cover most of the investment.
In contrast, the shire’s roads are in excellent shape, with 85 per cent rated as excellent or good condition and just four per cent needing major work.
Parks and open spaces were also highly rated, with 84 per cent of the assets either excellent or good condition.
Cr Adrian Weston, who moved to adopt the plan, explained it’s legally required for councils to develop these plans in the year after elections.
Cr Zoe Cook said the plan aligns well with the Council Wellbeing Plan, which also lays out the future of the shire.
“One of our priorities in that plan is assets, and is revitalised assets and infrastructure,” she said.
“I think the (asset plan) is a good plan for our council.”
The motion to adopt the plan passed unanimously.
After the unanimous vote, Mayor Daniel Mackrell acknowledged this completed all required planning documents and praised council staff for their dedicated work.
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