Case Study: Melton City Council unlocks $40 million in savings with Siemens Asset Management

Melton City Council saves $4 million a year with Brightly Software

Melton City Council, a fast-growing municipality in Australia, faced the challenge of managing a $2.7 billion asset portfolio amidst significant population growth. With a growing asset backlog and new mandates from the Local Government Act 2020, their previous budget-driven approach was leading to diminished community satisfaction. They partnered with Brightly Software (now part of Siemens Asset Management) to develop a new strategic asset management plan to inform their long-term financial planning.

Working with Brightly, the council implemented a solution focused on community-driven service levels, stringent scenario modeling, and optimized intervention strategies. This resulted in the development of a comprehensive 10-year asset management plan directly linked to their financial strategy. The measurable impact was substantial, with the council saving an estimated $2.5 million annually on roads alone and up to $4 million per year across the entire portfolio, projecting $40 million in savings over a decade while increasing service levels and community satisfaction.

Melton City Council