'The biggest reason is asset management. A lot of the infrastructure associated with communities’ growth in the mid-20th century is reaching end of life. Water mains, sewer mains, treatment plants, roads etc. need replacing. (I would almost scratch “roads” because we need to accustom ourselves to lower standards due to limited funds and greater costs.) Meanwhile, there was little asset management planning until about 15 years ago, so we’re also saving money for future replacements.'
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