Project #462

Financial and Economic Optimization of Water Main Replacement Programs

$481,500
Completed
Principal Investigator
John
Cromwell
Research Manager
Mr. Robert D Allen
Contractor
Apogee Research, Inc.
Asset Management
Finance
Pipes
Utility Management

Abstract

Analyzes the economic planning, asset management planning, and accounting issues surrounding a long-term capital-intensive program of installing the next generation of pipeline infrastructure. Uses case studies to identify alternative policies and practices that optimize infrastructure maintenance and replacement programs. Published in 2001.