2.1. Development Options
| Technical feasibility studies are carried out primarily to analyse the possible design and engineering options that could be applied and the different technologies that could be adopted for project implementation. The various development options generated from the technical feasibility study rest on the premise of delivering quality service that is cost-effective, energy efficient, environment friendly, commercially and economically viable and beneficial to society. At the same time, the development options must be flexible enough to allow for technology improvements that may be required from time to time. |
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The coverage of a technical feasibility study would vary across sectors and would depend on the scope of the project. For instance, in roads, railways, urban transport systems, bulk water supply systems and water distribution projects, it will be necessary to study network alignment options in addition to the design and engineering options. Similarly, in projects to develop industrial infrastructure such as logistic parks, special economic zones, or the development of transport projects like airports, ports, transport terminals, or the development of landfill facilities, it will be necessary to analyse various site suitability options.
| Illustrative Example Example 1: Road project from point A to B 1. Design/Engineering options: • Bituminous • Concrete • Polythene and bituminous based content 2. Alignment Options: • Alignment on the basis of the shortest route between A and B • Alignment connecting other important towns between A and B • Alignment connecting most of the important towns between A and B, minimising rehabilitation and resettlement requirements/land acquisition/disruption to environment Example 2: SWM processing facility 1. Technology Options: • Waste to Energy • Waste to Bio-fuel • Bio-methanisation • Pyrolysis • Refuse derived fuel • Composting 2. Project Site Options: • Based on the location and accessibility of the site • Based on the current usage of the site • Based on the surrounding environment of the site |
A technical feasibility study should ideally conclude with a recommendation regarding the best option for the project, along with designs and drawings for this option.