4. Policy and / or legal
Policy, legislative or legal framework around which the project is structured
1 2 3
No legislative or legal implications
Requires change to government policy, potential legislative impediments and/or high probability of legal challenge (e.g. Land and Environment Court)
5. Change to Customer / Client Service
Impacts on service delivery
1 2 3
Little or no change to service delivery. Minor variances accomodated with change management systems in place
Will cause extensive changes to service delivery and may require change to business processes across the organisation
6. Dependencies
Extent of dependencies. Is program/project reliant on outcomes of other programs or projects? Does program/project contributes to others?
1 2 3
Stand alone. No dependencies or impact on other programs or projects
Program/project interfaces with other projects. Successful delivery of program/project necessary to realise benefits accruing from other programs/projects and vice versa
7. Sustainability
Extent of sustainability requirements - challenges and complexity of social, environmental and heritage requirements
1 2 3
Implications of sustainability agenda established & manageable. No significant changes in environment/heritage commitment envisaged
Multiple sustainability issues. Significant environmental/heritage requirements or outcomes likely to be imposed or required
8. New technology and/or innovation
Requires new technology and/or innovation
1 2 3
No new or unproven technology, design and/or construction features. Low level of innovation, and relies mainly on proven practice
New technology and/or high level of innovation in design and/or construction required to achieve targeted outcomes. Implementation complexity or uncertainty
9. Delivery & Contracting strategy
Delivery / contracting strategy used to achieve program / project objectives - established or alternative or more innovative delivery and/or contract strategies needed
1 2 3
Relies on established traditional delivery and standard contract
Complex and/or innovative delivery method & contract arrangement. Potential exposure for risk transfer to client through delivery method such as alliance style contract or having multiple suppliers, arrangements such as alliance contract model or use of multiple supplier arrangements. Requires purpose formulated form of contract, resourcing and management strategy
10. Financial (budget provision)
Level complexity involved in fianciang program/project and funding options
1 2 3
Project is budgeted from within existing provisions
Financing not in place, complex financing arrangements, budget scope uncertain
11. Governance
Degree of complexity in governance and / or management structures
1 2 3
Straightforward and established governance structure. Roles & responsibilities established and understood. Key senior management positions in place
Complex or multi-faceted governance or management structures. Governance and/ or management structures likely to change. Senior management not confirmed