The overall scope of the construction of the new hospital has not changed materially since the approved business case, with all the high-level objectives of the project captured in the project agreement.
The project agreement permits the parties to amend or vary it, provided that amendments or variations are in writing and executed by both parties. The project agreement has not been varied to date.
Despite the lack of key project management documents, there was considerable evidence demonstrating that the DHS project team has established effective management processes covering the state's involvement in the design process, design modifications and scope variations.