The originally announced project data is based on the least robust information for the project. Frequently this data is announced prior to a detailed scope of work being defined or robust costings developed. None the less this time point becomes an important milestone in public projects as it is against this original announcement information that projects are frequently reported against by interested parties and the media. In the context of this study it is also important as it is a definitive milestone that can occur prior to the choice of a procurement strategy. It is therefore a starting point that is independent of the processes used for either PPP projects or Traditional projects.