A business case is needed to provide decision-makers with an ability to gauge the viability of an initiative. It also allows the province to assess a proposal against its priorities and the Guiding Principles for Planning, Financing and Procuring Public Infrastructure. The key elements of an infrastructure initiative business case that must be addressed, and will be assessed by the province, include:
• Review of Needs Assessment;
• Strategic Options Analysis and Evaluation;
• Recommended Approach; and