Initial Project Tier assessments are made by delivery agencies through an online Project Risk Profile Tool when registering a project on the Infrastructure NSW RAP. Delivery agencies also lodge an initial Project Assurance Plan for endorsement when registering. The Project Assurance Plan must meet the minimum requirement for Gateway Reviews outlined in this Framework.
Following review by the Infrastructure NSW Assurance Team and advice from the Risk Review Advisory Group, Infrastructure NSW will make recommendations to the IIAC seeking endorsement of the Project Tier and Project Assurance Plan for each project.9
Where the Risk Review Advisory Group advice in relation to the Project Tier and Project Assurance Plan is contrary to that nominated by the delivery agency, the delivery agency will be offered a 'right of reply'. The 'right of reply' provides the agency with an opportunity to contest the nomination with justification before the advice is provided to IIAC for endorsement.
The Project Tier and Project Assurance Plans will be reported to Cabinet for noting. Delivery agencies will then be notified of the endorsed Project Tier and Project Assurance Plan for each project. This process is detailed in Attachment A.
Delivery agencies are required to update the Project Tier on the Infrastructure NSW RAP, in consultation with Infrastructure NSW, for all projects:
• Where there are material changes to project risk/profile criteria, scope, procurement or budget; or
• Upon request by Infrastructure NSW.
Project Tiers will be routinely reviewed by the Infrastructure NSW Assurance Team after each Gateway Review. If a change is considered to be required, advice from the Risk Review Advisory Group will be sought before Infrastructure NSW will make recommendations to IIAC seeking endorsement of the amended Project Tier and corresponding Project Assurance Plan.
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9 Refer to 2.9 Responsibilities.