Implementation of an asset management system
Challenge
The aim of this theme is to share and discuss the implementation of an asset management system. A well-functioning asset management system should deliver on maintenance and renovation interventions governed by how assets function in a given (geographic, watershed) system, and how assets respond to societal and political demands.
The discussion will focus on
Specific topics to be addressed in small subgroups are additional asset management requirements driven by:
- the need to adapt assets or their functions due to climate change; or
- driven by e.g. the need to reduce energy; or
- circular use of resources; and
- the challenges in communication with the asset owner/political leadership.
Goal
The goals are to:
- Reach a common understanding of mutual challenges
- Reinforce topics we already work on together
- Identify new collaboration opportunities
- Draft a content-based action agenda regarding the above challenges, where possible linking to (international) policy needs
Location
The side event will take place at the Oranje Zaal in Hotel Arsenaal. This is a 1 minute walk from Expo Arsenaal.
Address: Korte Geer 1, 2611 CA Delft
Time |
Description |
|---|---|
14.00 |
Opening by session chair Hans Pietersen [RWS international coordinator] The aim is to share and discuss the implementation of an asset management system, and this session is particularly suited for those organizations actively implementing asset management systems. A well-functioning asset management system should deliver on maintenance and renovation interventions governed by how assets function in a given (geographic, watershed) system, and how assets respond to societal and political demands. Specific topics to be addressed are additional asset management requirements driven by the need to adapt assets or their functions due to climate change, the need to reduce energy or the circular use of resources and challenges in communication with resp. the asset owner (typically responsible policy departments and/or political leadership). |
14.15 |
Subtheme 1: the need to adapt assets or their functions due to climate change. Introduction by Andrew Pearce [program manager asset management EA] and Sunke Trace-Kleeberg [PhD University Southampton, remote contribution]. Based on www.theIAM.org white paper on the climate emergency Andrew will introduce this guidance and the steps EA has taken to implement climate adaptation into their AM system, as well as the challenges encountered. Sunke Trace-Kleeberg will illustrate the kind of data and evidence asset managers need by a summary of het research focusing on long term maintenance conditions of the Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier. |
15.15 |
Break |
15.30 |
Subtheme 2: the need to reduce energy and the circular use of resources. Introduction by Carolien van Hemel [RWS principal advisor on sustainability] Based on the European/national policies to reduce CO2 emissions significantly as well as to move towards a circular economy [by 2040] Carolien will introduce these challenges and its implications for an AM system. The www.theiam.org white paper on CE will serve as a guiding document for this session. Subtheme 3: the challenges in communication with the asset owner, policy and/or political leadership. Introduction by door Ian Hodge [director of Asset management, Environment Agency] This challenge will be introduced by Ian Hodge based on his +10 years of experience. |
16.45 |
Summary of the afternoon (Hjalmar Boon) |
17.00 |
Walk to Museum Prinsenhof for museum visit, reception and opening dinner |
We will visit the Krammer navigation locks and Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier. The completion of the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier in 1986 resulted in less seawater to flow in and out of the Oosterschelde, resulting in less difference between high and low tides, potentially detrimental to plants and animals. However, to the East, the Philipsdam together with the Oesterdam reduced the surface area of the Oosterschelde. By reducing the size of the area, the effect of the tide became greater again, but this also required an ingenious salt-fresh water separation system at the Krammer locks. The Philipsdam separates the freshwater Volkerak-Zoommeer (facilitating agriculture) and the salty Oosterschelde. The 4 Krammer locks in the dam ensure that ships can continue to pass along the very busy navigation route between the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. Sea level rise together with more extremes in precipitation (notably droughts) poses major future challenges for the asset management (operation and maintenance) of both these relatively complex constructions. These challenges will be explained and discussed during this excursion.
Time |
Description |
|---|---|
08.00 |
Assemble at Expo Arsenaal |
08.30 |
Bus ride to Krammer locks area |
09.30 |
Field visit to Krammer locks area |
12.00 |
Bus ride to The Topshuis, Vrouwenpolder |
12.45 |
Lunch at The Topshuis |
13.30 |
Field visit to Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier |
16.00 |
Bus ride back to Delft. Afterwards you may enjoy drinks in Expo Arsenaal and exchange experiences. |