Point 1 provides early assurance on whether an infrastructure proposal is sufficiently credible and important to justify further investment in its planning and development.
The review considers whether there is a clearly defined and material infrastructure problem, whether the proposal aligns with relevant priorities, and whether the emerging scope remains open to an appropriate range of responses. It also looks for a credible pathway to the next stage, including the funding, governance, capability and planning needed to develop the proposal further.
What the review focuses on
At this stage, a fully developed business case or settled solution is not expected. The review looks for confidence that there is a strong enough case to continue investing resources in developing the proposal, while keeping options open and ensuring the likely scale of investment is proportionate.
Point 1 workbook: Strategic assessment
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