Agencies will need to document the proposed plan for implementing the project or program.
In the life of a project there are a number of key steps that will follow a resource allocation decision including:
◼ proposal
◼ procurement
◼ design/development/construction
◼ commissioning
◼ operation
Each step involves rigorous planning to address the activities being undertaken, milestones to meet deliverables, decision points for the agency and Government, specific skills and levels of resources required; acquisition of sites; purchase of equipment and materials; consultation with stakeholders, implementing change management to deliver the project or program.
Agencies must consider the likely project planning implications as it will support agency capacity and capability to achieve the deliverables of the project or program. Key deliverables will often include time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, safety, change management and realising service benefits or objectives.