The business case for the new RCH evolved from the SBC and the development options report detailing proposed site redevelopment options, required capital funding and procurement options. The business case went through preliminary and final phases in October and November 2005.
The government considered the analysis and recommendations arising from the business case and made decisions progressively during that period.
In November 2005, the government approved the new RCH project proceeding on the basis outlined in the final business case dated November 2005. By approving the project, the government also approved the project to be delivered under a Partnerships Victoria model, subject to private sector bids satisfying value for money criteria.
The final business case contained evidence of:
• defined need-building upon the findings of the 2004 RCH service plan and various government and departmental reviews and policy objectives
• consideration of future growth requirements and needs-based on the findings of the RCH service plan
• analysis of site options-detailed evaluation of five proposed site redevelopment options, which considered both financial and non-financial factors (socio- economic, strategic and project objectives)
• analysis of possible procurement options.