3.2 Develop a project plan

One of the key initial tasks for the project team is to develop a detailed project plan including an overall project timetable. This plan needs to take into account all the key steps in the process including document development, stakeholder consultation, private sector interface and the government approval process. Each project requires separate consideration of the timetable appropriate to the transaction.

The success of the project will be materially influenced by the quality of the up-front work on developing and structuring the project. It is important to recognise the value of this investment and not attempt to rush the early stages of the process.