Developing a capital works proposal

2.1  The process for developing a Defence capital works proposal using direct procurement (the asset development process) is shown in Figure 2.1. The asset development process mirrors the two pass approval system set out in the Defence Capability Development Manual 2006, for seeking Government approval for major capital equipment acquisition projects.

Figure 2.1

Asset Development Process

CSIR: Corporate Service and Infarastucture Requirement
PWC: Joint Standing Committee on Public Works

Source: Department of Defence

2.2  Finance is involved from the start of the project's development, with a Finance representative sitting in on the Defence Infrastructure Sub-committee as an observer. Finance also ensures that the projects requiring joint Ministerial approval or Cabinet approval are identified, costed and referred for approval.