Town of Cobourg Launches New Asset Management StoryMap

Cobourg, ON (July 9, 2026) – The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division is inviting residents to explore a new StoryMap that shows how Asset Management supports everyday life in Cobourg.

The StoryMap, entitled “2026 Asset Management: An Annual Review” explains how the infrastructure people rely on is planned, maintained, and renewed to support a safe, reliable, and sustainable community.

Asset Management may happen behind the scenes, but it plays a critical role in daily life. From turning on the tap in the morning, to driving to work, walking through a park, or relying on emergency services, residents benefit every day from municipal assets that are carefully managed over time.

With a combined replacement value of more than $1.12 billion, the Town utilizes Asset Management plans as strategic snapshots built from evolving data. The new StoryMap helps explain how the Town uses data, planning, risk analysis, and lifecycle management to make informed decisions.

“Asset Management is ultimately about caring for the systems our community depends on every day,” said Melanie Chatten, GIS Coordinator, creator of the StoryMap. “This StoryMap helps illustrate that Asset Management is not just a technical exercise but about making thoughtful, informed decisions so Cobourg’s infrastructure continues to serve the community now and into the future.”

The StoryMap highlights real-life Asset Management examples in action, including the King Street West culvert replacement project and the replacement of a fire pumper truck.

In addition to showing the scale and complexity of municipal infrastructure, the StoryMap also addresses one of the most important challenges facing municipalities: the infrastructure funding gap. By helping residents understand what the Town owns, what condition assets are in, and how priorities are set, the StoryMap supports greater awareness around infrastructure planning and investment.

Residents are encouraged to explore the StoryMap and learn more about the essential systems that help keep Cobourg running every day. To view the StoryMap, visit Cobourg.ca/AMStoryMap.

The StoryMap was presented at the June 24, 2026, Regular Council meeting as part of the annual Asset Management review. To view the 2026 Annual Asset Management Review report and 2025 plan visit Cobourg.ca/reportsandstudies.