Enhancing Infrastructure Asset Management In Adama City Through Geospatial Technology

Abstract

Effective Infrastructure Asset Management Is Crucial For Sustainable Urban Development, Especially In Rapidly Expanding Cities Like Adama, Ethiopia. Conventional Methods For Managing Infrastructure Assets Often Fall Short In Terms Of Accuracy, Efficiency, And Real Time Data Integration. Adama City, Similar To Many Urban Environments, Confronts Significant Challenges In Managing Its Infrastructure Inventory And Assets, Which Are Essential For The City's Operational Efficiency And Maintenance. Recent Evaluations Show That Over 40% Of The City's Infrastructure Data Is Outdated Or Inaccurate, Hindering Effective Management And Decision-Making Processes. The Primary Aim Of This Research Is To Enhance Infrastructure Asset Management In Adama City Through The Development And Implementation Of A Geospatial Technology-Based Approach For Data Collection, Integration, Analysis, And Decision-Making. The Methodology Involves Collecting Both Primary And Secondary Data, Selecting Assessment Indicators, Identifying Gaps, Analyzing Requirements, And Developing A Spatial Database For Data Integration And Sharing. The Findings Of The Research Identify Specific Areas Within The Infrastructure Asset Management System That Require Enhancement. Key Components Such As The Inventory System, Data Storage And Management, Road Condition Assessments, And Infrastructure Asset Information Systems Are Highlighted For Improved Performance. A Spatial Database Model Was Created And Tested Specifically For Adama City's Infrastructure Asset Management System. Additionally, To Enhance Accessibility And Foster Collaboration, A Web Mapping Application Was Developed Using The Qgis2 Web Plugin. The Implementation Of These Technologies Can Empower City Administrators To Shift From Reactive To Proactive Asset Management, Optimize Resource Allocation, And Support Sustainable Urban Development. The Study Concludes With Recommendations For The Institutional Adoption Of Geospatial Systems, Capacity Building, And Policy Integration To Ensure Long-Term Infrastructure Resilience In Adama City.