3.2.4  Conclusion on investment planning

The investment planning included sound analysis of a defined service need, evidenced by the following:

•  Feasibility study. The study was a comprehensive document and included information about specific requirements for the new RWH such as the model of care, schedules of accommodation, capital costs and socio-economic criteria.

•  Investment evaluation. The evaluation report was a comprehensive document and included strategic options analysis as well as an assessment of the procurement models available for the project.

•  Business case. Both the feasibility study and the investment evaluation provided comprehensive information on option evaluation and procurement assessment, which was reflected in the approved business case. In particular the business case:

•  was based on sound evidence available at the time of its development

•  was not amended after it was approved by the State Government in September 2003.

•  Gateway Review Process. Issues that required actions (identified in the Gate 2 review) were resolved prior to the business case being submitted to government.

The newly fitted-out Special Care Nursery.