Under the Blue Deal Partnership, the Beira Autonomous Sanitation Unit (SASB) is ambitiously working on introducing Asset Management principles in the operation of Beira’s drainage and sanitation systems. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of these essential systems, ultimately improving the quality of life for Beira's residents.
The Fundamentals of Asset Management
In March and November of 2023, the Blue Deal partnership in Mozambique ran training on Asset Management for the SASB team (and FACE Association). The training introduced the principles of asset management and established the basis for the operation and maintenance of SASB assets.
Inventory of Assets and Development of an Operation and Maintenance Plan
Since March 2023, SASB has been working on the inventory and coding of its assets. This process began with the main machinery and infrastructure, including canals, trucks, and pumps. Over the following years, the inventory and coding of assets will be expanded to include other SASB infrastructures, materials, and equipment.
In alignment with the SASB-PRO Programme (a combined programme from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EKN, RVO, VNG , and the Blue Deal for the improvement of SASB operational capacity), these activities will allow the establishment of a clear vision for the maintenance and operation of SASB assets, reducing the unforeseen costs associated with reactive maintenance.
Activities progress
In March of this year (2024), a working visit to Mozambique was organised, during which the team from our Component 5 and the VNG International team discussed the progress of the activities undertaken by SASB in this matter.
In June, the Blue Deal organised a workshop to develop a maintenance plan for Beira's drainage canals. Staff from different departments of the SASB participated. During the workshop, the theory of asset management was used to write the maintenance plan. In one week of training, discussion, and active writing, a 90% version of the maintenance plan was ready. The plan will be implemented in the second half of 2024. In the following years, the plan will be updated annually.
Further working visits and training are expected to be organised this year.
