How the Shire of East Pilbara is Turning Distance into Data

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From the Red Centre to the Cloud: A smarter way to manage assets

The Shire of East Pilbara covers more than 372,000 square kilometres, making it the largest local government area in Australia, larger than the entire state of Victoria. With major service centres at Newman, Marble Bar, and Nullagine, the Shire supports both resource industry operations and vibrant local communities.
Managing such a vast and diverse portfolio; from roads, bridges, and drainage to parks, playgrounds, airports, and wastewater treatment, required a modern, integrated platform to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve long-term planning. Following a competitive tender process, Asset Vision was awarded a multi-year contract to implement its cloud-based Enterprise Asset Management solution.

Why Asset Vision Was Selected

The Shire identified several key priorities in its search for a new platform:

  • One source of truth – a centralised asset register that brings all assets into a single system.
  • Financial rigour – functionality to deliver accurate asset valuations and depreciation schedules to support compliance and long-term reporting.
  • Capital works and renewal planning – tools to forecast and prioritise future investments with data-driven renewal modelling.
  • Field-friendly mobility – an intuitive mobile app with full offline capability, critical for works teams spread across remote Pilbara communities.
  • Flexibility and support – the ability to configure workflows and inspections without heavy customisation, backed by Asset Vision’s local Australian support team.

Turning Complexity into Clarity

Asset Vision’s deployment for the Shire included:

  • Asset Register – covering all council-owned infrastructure, from buildings and roads to airports and water assets.
  • Asset Valuation & Depreciation – capture of valuation records in a single location to simplify compliance and financial reporting.
  • Renewal Modelling – enabling smarter long-term planning for major capital works.
  • Barcode Scanning – quick identification and tracking of assets in the field.
  • Mobile-first platform – offline-ready apps for inspections, maintenance, and job management across remote areas.
  • Business Intelligence & Dashboards – real-time visibility of operational compliance, inspections, and KPIs.
  • Main Roads WA IRIS Export – provision of customised report providing road network information to Main Roads WA on a periodic basis.

Client Perspective

According to Asset Vision, the collaboration with the Shire of East Pilbara has demonstrated the value of a flexible and scalable platform that supports teams working across remote regions. The Shire’s adoption of Asset Vision has improved visibility of its asset portfolio and simplified maintenance planning across its extensive network. Feedback from project stakeholders highlights the strength of the partnership approach, the adaptability of the system to local conditions, and the tangible benefits in efficiency and accountability across operations.

Outcomes and Impact

Since implementing Asset Vision, the Shire of East Pilbara has been able to centralise asset data across its vast region, reducing duplication and breaking down silos. Financial transparency has improved through implementing a centralised asset register and associated financials, while renewal forecasting has given the council greater confidence in prioritising major works and allocating resources effectively. Asset inspection processes have become more efficient, with digital forms and offline capability streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort. At the same time, dashboards and KPI monitoring have enhanced compliance and reporting, ensuring the Shire can meet both audit requirements and the expectations of its communities.

Looking Ahead


With Asset Vision now embedded, the Shire of East Pilbara is positioned to better serve its communities and industries. The platform provides not only a system of record but also a decision-making tool that informs smarter investment, safer operations, and more sustainable infrastructure outcomes.