7.4 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Background

A wide range of plant and equipment, including vehicles and machinery, computer systems and research laboratory equipment, has been purchased for the maintenance and management of the Gardens. An active program of maintenance and replacement of obsolete equipment is needed to ensure the Gardens continue to function efficiently.

Management prescriptions

Objective

The objective is to ensure that efficient plant and equipment are available for the management and maintenance of the Gardens and the safety of visitors and staff.

Implementation

An active program of maintenance, purchase and replacement of plant and equipment appropriate to the safe, efficient and effective management and maintenance of the Gardens will be developed and implemented. It will be based on asset life cycle costing techniques.