Presented to the Town Council at its August 8, 2022 meeting, the Asset Management Plan (AMP) is a planning tool of the Town of Plymouth (Town) assess water assets and plan for future water system improvements. This AMP is a compilation of four (4) technical documents completed by The Wooten Company for the Town of Plymouth (1) Infrastructure Inventory and Assessment, (2) Capital Improvements Plan that includes (3) American Water Works Association Desktop Analysis, and (4) Operation and Maintenance Plan. These reports were written to investigate, analyze and plan for the water supply, distribution, and treatment infrastructure. While information about Plymouth’s wastewater system is available, this AMP primarily focuses on water utilities asset inventory, asset condition assessment, capital improvements planning (CIP) and operation and maintenance of the Town’s water supply and distribution systems. The asset inventory and asset condition assessment provide an initial benchmark reference point by which the Town can identify specific actions to put into practice to improve and maintain the assets of the water system. Implementation of CIP items is the method by which the elements identified in the plan are put into action. When the CIP elements are completed they are a measure of progress and outcome of the AMP. The plan will also contain an operation and maintenance plan to enhance proper management of the assets. This AMP is intended to be flexible enough to allow changes in Town priorities as the water system infrastructure needs change and evolves over time.
The Town’s goal is to maintain and enhance the water system assets in order to efficiently and reliably provide water to all customers. This AMP also supports current and future grant and loan applications by demonstrating commitment to managing the assets while seeking supplemental funding through grant and loan assistance. Finally, the following AMP represents a vision of Town’s future and will guide local leaders and volunteers in appropriate planned growth to better serve the needs of its citizens.