It is vital that changes modifying a Partnerships Victoria project, including State-initiated modifications, are documented formally.
In the first instance, contract managers should be aware of the provisions in the project deed relating to State-initiated modifications. Contract managers should use the provisions that are contained in the project deed to manage the State-initiated modifications process, rather than just 'running with it'. Following the processes set out in the project deed helps to maintain the project's risk allocation, ensures that the government party has access to robust information for decision making, and ensures decisions are adequately documented to reduce the likelihood of later disputes.