Managing the life cycle of municipal infrastructure based on digital master planning

Introduction. The high depreciation of public infrastructure facilities is due to inefficient life cycle management, in particular outdated approaches to planning operational activities. This study aims to address the current fragmentation of information systems and the isolation of the operational process from other lifecycle stages. The research focuses on digital master planning as a tool for creating a unified digital platform to support decision-making at all stages of the utility infrastructure lifecycle. The study’s objectives included a comparative analysis of utility network maintenance management systems and the compilation of a list of key attributes necessary for creating a data register and crucial for predictive planning.

Materials and methods. The study is based on a systematic analysis of current regulatory documents and scientific publications in the field of digitalization of operational processes. Using a SWOT analysis method, a comprehensive study was conducted of the challenges, benefits, risks, and prospects of applying digital master planning for key stakeholders in the lifecycle stages. The paper proposes evaluating the effectiveness of a unified digital platform using a linear convolution method.

Results. A system of criteria for multi-criteria evaluation of the effectiveness of digital master planning during the operational phase of utility infrastructure has been developed. A flowchart for a unified digital platform for asset lifecycle management has been created, and recommendations for its implementation have been formulated.

Conclusions. The significance of the proposed unified digital platform lies in its ability to bridge the gap in the lifecycle management system for utility infrastructure. The proposed solution will systematize large streams of real-time data, expanding analytical capabilities and technical condition forecasting. This is expected to reduce the time it takes to identify and resolve operational issues, improve the reliability of utility infrastructure, reduce resource losses, and ensure their quality.

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