Poor government property maintenance significantly disrupts public services and drives rising costs.
Well–maintained government properties are more cost–effective than poorly maintained buildings. They contribute to a better experience for the public and higher levels of wellbeing and productivity for staff. Poor property maintenance can result in water leaks, collapsing ceilings, fire alarm faults and other building failures.14 These risks have already materialised …
Government response. The government will strengthen the position on inclusion of strategic risks in Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMPs) as an initial step by reviewing GovS 004: Property. Following this, they intend to consult with departments to determine the practicality and level …
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