As discussed earlier in this part of the report, the overall scope of the project changed after the release of the approved business case. However, since enactment of the project agreements, the project scope has not changed.
The project scope is defined through high-level project objectives and key success factors, rather than detailed specifications. These have been refined into a detailed functional brief forming the basis of the facility design. In effect, this functional brief has become the "output specification" for this PPP project.
The high-level objectives are captured in the project agreement with the project company. The key success factors are not included in this agreement, however, the project agreement provides an extensive set of processes for the management of change which cover changes initiated by either the State or project company.
The project company is using MPV and DIIRD's endorsements of design specifications to ensure that the final design satisfies the project's objectives, and to control and manage scope of the project. The project company is also contractually obliged to satisfy the performance and functionality requirements of the facility in order to reach commercial acceptance, which is the trigger for commencement of payments by the State to the project company.
Nevertheless, we note that analysis of the adequacy of this approach for controlling the scope of the project cannot be reliably determined until final acceptance by MPV, DIIRD and MCET (on behalf of the State) has been achieved.