Asset Management Plan

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Thunder Bay is developing a new Asset Management Plan and we want to hear from you! Your perspective is crucial in this process. The City of Thunder Bay has a large annual infrastructure deficit and the decisions made relating to assets affect the types of services available to our citizens. We invite you to share your thoughts through a series of short surveys. The feedback you provide will significantly shape the plan, priorities, and strategies for future service levels. Your input is instrumental in ensuring that the City of Thunder Bay provides services that effectively meet the needs of the community.

On this page you will see regularly scheduled survey opportunities where you can provide your valuable feedback on City services.

Current Opportunities:

Background

The Asset Management Plan Phase Two: All Assets was approved by City Council in May 2024.

This Phase Two Plan presents the current state of all city owned assets that meet the Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) policy threshold of over $10,000 replacement value for individual assets or over $50,000 for pooled assets. The plan is divided into sections based on the eight major asset classes: Transportation, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Facilities, Fleet and Machinery, Equipment, and Land Improvements.

Thunder Bay is currently in Phase Three of the Asset Management Plan development. In Phase Three, The City will:

  • Establish proposed levels of service (LOS) for all assets.
  • Determine performance of each asset category based on measures developed by the City such as those that would measure energy usage and operating efficiency.
  • Develop a lifecycle management and financial strategy for all assets.

Understanding Asset Management

Asset Management is a process to guide spending decisions. It is all about making the right investment on the right asset at the right time at the lowest possible cost.

To do this right, we must:

  • Know what we have
  • Measure how well what we have is performing
  • Take care of what we have it so it lasts
  • Prioritize and plan for both what we have now and what we will have in the future

county park splash pad thunder bayThe City of Thunder Bay provides a wide range of services that are vital to our quality of life, such as clean drinking water, transportation systems, drainage, parks and recreation and emergency services. These services depend on physical infrastructure assets such as water treatment plants, roads, storm sewers, buildings, vehicles and natural assets such as wetlands and trees. The cost to replace these assets is estimated to be $4.8 billion.


thunder bay landfill kioskAs the City’s Asset Management process continues to be refined, we are able to make better informed decisions, to make best use of limited tax dollars to maintain essential services, strengthen our economy, lifestyle and well-being.


In the ongoing development of a financing strategy, the goal is to ensure a high quality of life for both current and future generations, aligning with Thunder Bay's vision of becoming a vibrant and dynamic community that grows together.

Your perspective is crucial in this process. We invite you to share your thoughts through a series of short surveys. The feedback you provide will significantly shape the plan, priorities, and strategies for future service levels. Your input is instrumental in ensuring that the City of Thunder Bay continues to provide services that effectively meet the needs of the community.

We invite you to view the Future-Ready Roadmap series of videos about Thunder Bay's Asset Management Plan:

1. What Is An Asset?

2. What Is Asset Management?

3. Why Community Involvement in Asset Management Matters

The following graphics illustrate "What Is An Asset?" For a larger version, please download the "What Is An Asset" PDF.


The following graphics illustrates the "Steps to Develop the Asset Management Plan" For a larger version, please download the "Steps to Develop the Asset Management Plan" PDF.


The following graphics illustrate "What is Asset Management?" For a larger version, please download the "What is Asset Management" PDF.

Learn more...

- Visit this page for updates on the development of the new Asset Management Plan. Public input will be welcomed at various stages.
- View Thunder Bay's Strategic Asset Management Policy No. 11-02-08
- For information on Thunder Bay's current Asset Management Plan, visit our Asset Management Plan webpage.

Thunder Bay is developing a new Asset Management Plan and we want to hear from you! Your perspective is crucial in this process. The City of Thunder Bay has a large annual infrastructure deficit and the decisions made relating to assets affect the types of services available to our citizens. We invite you to share your thoughts through a series of short surveys. The feedback you provide will significantly shape the plan, priorities, and strategies for future service levels. Your input is instrumental in ensuring that the City of Thunder Bay provides services that effectively meet the needs of the community.

On this page you will see regularly scheduled survey opportunities where you can provide your valuable feedback on City services.

Current Opportunities:

Background

The Asset Management Plan Phase Two: All Assets was approved by City Council in May 2024.

This Phase Two Plan presents the current state of all city owned assets that meet the Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) policy threshold of over $10,000 replacement value for individual assets or over $50,000 for pooled assets. The plan is divided into sections based on the eight major asset classes: Transportation, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Facilities, Fleet and Machinery, Equipment, and Land Improvements.

Thunder Bay is currently in Phase Three of the Asset Management Plan development. In Phase Three, The City will:

  • Establish proposed levels of service (LOS) for all assets.
  • Determine performance of each asset category based on measures developed by the City such as those that would measure energy usage and operating efficiency.
  • Develop a lifecycle management and financial strategy for all assets.

Understanding Asset Management

Asset Management is a process to guide spending decisions. It is all about making the right investment on the right asset at the right time at the lowest possible cost.

To do this right, we must:

  • Know what we have
  • Measure how well what we have is performing
  • Take care of what we have it so it lasts
  • Prioritize and plan for both what we have now and what we will have in the future

county park splash pad thunder bayThe City of Thunder Bay provides a wide range of services that are vital to our quality of life, such as clean drinking water, transportation systems, drainage, parks and recreation and emergency services. These services depend on physical infrastructure assets such as water treatment plants, roads, storm sewers, buildings, vehicles and natural assets such as wetlands and trees. The cost to replace these assets is estimated to be $4.8 billion.


thunder bay landfill kioskAs the City’s Asset Management process continues to be refined, we are able to make better informed decisions, to make best use of limited tax dollars to maintain essential services, strengthen our economy, lifestyle and well-being.


In the ongoing development of a financing strategy, the goal is to ensure a high quality of life for both current and future generations, aligning with Thunder Bay's vision of becoming a vibrant and dynamic community that grows together.

Your perspective is crucial in this process. We invite you to share your thoughts through a series of short surveys. The feedback you provide will significantly shape the plan, priorities, and strategies for future service levels. Your input is instrumental in ensuring that the City of Thunder Bay continues to provide services that effectively meet the needs of the community.

We invite you to view the Future-Ready Roadmap series of videos about Thunder Bay's Asset Management Plan:

1. What Is An Asset?

2. What Is Asset Management?

3. Why Community Involvement in Asset Management Matters

The following graphics illustrate "What Is An Asset?" For a larger version, please download the "What Is An Asset" PDF.


The following graphics illustrates the "Steps to Develop the Asset Management Plan" For a larger version, please download the "Steps to Develop the Asset Management Plan" PDF.


The following graphics illustrate "What is Asset Management?" For a larger version, please download the "What is Asset Management" PDF.

Learn more...

- Visit this page for updates on the development of the new Asset Management Plan. Public input will be welcomed at various stages.
- View Thunder Bay's Strategic Asset Management Policy No. 11-02-08
- For information on Thunder Bay's current Asset Management Plan, visit our Asset Management Plan webpage.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Stormwater Level of Service Public Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay’s stormwater services contains 337 km of storm sewers, 486 km of ditches, three (3) stormwater retention ponds, more than 11,000 catch basins, 4,100 manholes, two (2) dams, 29 green infrastructure facilities, 44 oil-grit separators, and 373 outlets to receiving waters. These assets are necessary to manage the runoff of rain and melted snow that flows overland into catch basins, ditches, streams, rivers and lakes.

    Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey about our stormwater services.

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  • Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Levels of Service Public Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay’s Fire Rescue Service (TBFR) Division provides the city and region with a highly trained emergency service capable of handling a range of emergencies and hazardous situations. Fire suppression, auto extrication, hazardous material spills, industrial accidents, medical response/defibrillation, high/low angle rescue, ice/water rescue and confined space rescue are provided from eight stations. TBFR also delivers emergency planning for the community as well as fire safety education. 

    TBFR serves a population of 110,000 in an area of 322.5 square kilometers which includes 44 kilometers of Lake Superior shoreline, several interior waterways, and provides emergency response to 89 square kilometers of Fort William First Nation Reservation No. 52. All first-response pumpers carry semi-automatic Defibrillators as a part of a Tiered Response agreement with Superior North EMS.

    The City of Thunder Bay strives to measure the services that our citizens are receiving, and how effective we are at delivering those services. These measures relate to how citizens feel about the City’s services in terms of their quality, reliability, accessibility, responsiveness, sustainability and of course, their cost. This will allow the City to measure these levels of service to ensure a clear understanding on how the citizens feel about the services and the value for their tax dollars. This survey will be used to track citizen satisfaction with Fire Rescue services over time.

    Throughout the planning process your thoughts, opinions and satisfaction levels will be used to shape the planning process, priorities and strategies for future levels of service.

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  • Recreation and Culture Levels of Service Public Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay’s Recreation & Culture Division offers programs and services for people of all ages! The City supports recreation program delivery in Arenas and Stadia; Aquatics & Wellness; Children & Youth; and Community, Older Adults & Child Care Centres. 

    The City of Thunder Bay strives to measure the services that our citizens are receiving, and how effective we are at delivering those services. These measures relate to how citizens feel about the City’s services in terms of their quality, reliability, accessibility, responsiveness, sustainability and of course, their cost. This will allow the City to measure these levels of service to ensure a clear understanding of how the citizens feel about the services and the value for their tax dollars. This survey will be used to track citizen satisfaction with Recreation and Culture services over time.

    Throughout the planning process, your thoughts, opinions and satisfaction levels will be used to shape the plan, priorities and strategies for future levels of service.

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  • Parks and Open Spaces Levels of Service Public Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay’s Parks and Open Spaces is comprised of Parks and parkettes, splash pads, sports fields, diamonds, and courts, playground equipment, flower displays, boulevard and street trees and more. The City is committed to maintaining safe and sustainable parks for all to enjoy. 

    The City of Thunder Bay strives to measure the services that our citizens are receiving, and how effective we are at delivering those services. These measures relate to how citizens feel about the City’s services terms of their quality, reliability, accessibility, responsiveness, sustainability and of course, their cost. This will allow the City to measure these levels of service to ensure a clear understanding on how the citizens feel about the services and the value for their tax dollars. This survey will be used to track citizen satisfaction with Parks and Open Spaces services over time and their willingness to pay for these services. 

    Throughout the planning process your thoughts, opinions and satisfaction levels will be used to shape the plan, priorities and strategies for future levels of service.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Water Levels of Service Public Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay’s Water Services is comprised of two main assets: the Bare Point Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the distribution services. The City is committed to maintaining a safe and sustainable supply of water, providing for public health protection, fire protection and support for the local economy.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Wastewater Levels of Service Public Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay’s Wastewater Service system is comprised of four (4) lift stations, 526 kilometers of sanitary sewers and the Atlantic Avenue Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The WPCP provides service to over 108,000 people and treats over 23 billion litres of wastewater annually.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Roads, Street Lighting and Traffic Signals Public Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay currently maintains 1,905 lane-kilometers of paved roads, 184 lane-kilometers of gravel roads, 106 Intersections with Traffic Signals, and 1300 Street Lights.

    The average condition of Roads in Thunder Bay is FAIR

    The average condition of Street Lights is GOOD

    The average condition of Traffic Signals is GOOD

    Community performance measures are the measures that the City will use to assess whether it is delivering the level of service the citizens desire. These measures relate to how the citizens feels about the City’s services terms of their quality, reliability, accessibility, responsiveness, sustainability and of course, their cost. This will allow the City to measure these levels of service to ensure a clear understanding on how the citizens feel about the services and the value for their tax dollars. This survey will be used to track citizen satisfaction with roads, street lighting, and traffic signals services over time. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Bridges and Culverts Public Input Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay currently maintains 60 bridges and 33 culvert crossings over 3m in diameter. 

    The average condition of Bridges is: GOOD

    The average condition of Culverts is: GOOD

    Community performance measures are the measures that the City will use to assess whether it is delivering the level of service the citizens desire. These measures relate to how the citizens feels about the City’s services terms of their quality, reliability, accessibility, responsiveness, sustainability and of course, their cost. This will allow the City to measure these levels of service to ensure a clear understanding on how the citizens feel about the services and the value for their tax dollars. This survey will be used to track citizen satisfaction with Bridge and Culvert services over time.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Active Transportation (Bike Lanes, Sidewalks, and Multi-use Trails) Public Input Survey

    The City of Thunder Bay currently maintains 500km of sidewalks, 70km of multiuse trails, and 42km of bike lanes. 

    Community performance measures are the measures that the City will use to assess whether it is delivering the level of service the citizens desire. These measures relate to how the citizens feels about the City’s services terms of their quality, reliability, accessibility, responsiveness, sustainability and of course, their cost. This will allow the City to measure these levels of service to ensure a clear understanding on how the citizens feel about the services and the value for their tax dollars. This survey will be used to track citizen satisfaction with active transportation services overtime. 

    The current average condition of sidewalks is GOOD.

    Bike lane conditions are based on road conditions - the current average condition of roads/bike lanes is FAIR.

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