City of Peterborough Welcomes New Director, Asset Management and Capital Planning

City of Peterborough has selected Ian Boland as the new Director, Asset Management and Capital Planning.

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Bloand has more than 15 years of municipal infrastructure and engineering experience to his new role, with expertise in asset management, capital planning, water resource systems, transportation planning and climate resilience.  

Ian has also served as Acting Director, Asset Management and Capital Planning, and Manager, Water Resource Systems , with the City of Peterborough. 

“Ian brings a tremendous depth of knowledge, leadership and experience to this role, along with a strong commitment to collaboration and long-term planning,” said Blair Nelson, Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management with the City. “Having already served the organization in several key leadership positions, Ian has demonstrated a clear understanding of the infrastructure needs and priorities of our community. I’m excited to welcome him into this role and look forward to working together as we continue advancing important initiatives that support sustainable growth, climate resilience and reliable service delivery for residents.” 

A Crestwood Secondary School graduate, Ian holds a Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma from St. Lawrence College and is a Certified Engineering Technologist through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.  

Throughout his career, he has led a wide range of infrastructure and planning initiatives while fostering strong working relationships with City departments, Council, Indigenous communities, regulatory agencies, consultants and community stakeholders. 

“I’m honoured to have the opportunity to continue serving the City of Peterborough in this role. I’m passionate about building a strong, integrated, and forward-thinking approach to infrastructure planning that supports long-term financial sustainability, climate resilience, and high-quality service delivery for our community,” Ian said. “I also recognize the incredible knowledge and dedication of the staff within the division, and I look forward to continuing to support and empower our teams as we modernize infrastructure planning, strengthen collaboration across the organization, and help position the City for long-term success.” 

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