National Infrastructure Maintenance Strategy and its implementation

Abstract

The National Infrastructure Maintenance Strategy (NIMS) was approved by Cabinet in 2006. This Strategy sets overarching policy for sector-based initiatives and describes the framework for a coordinated programme of actions. It is an essential part of government's vision of delivering infrastructure services to all. The simultaneous infrastructure investment and maintenance that will result from this Strategy will not only improve infrastructure performance and underpin the sustainability of services, but also contribute significantly towards national and local economic growth, and create long-term jobs. Background to it, and progress with its implementation, are described in this article.