4.  HANDBACK PROCESS THROUGH TO POST HANDBACK PERIOD

4.1  The following flowchart illustrates the Handback process through to the post Handback Period and identifies key actions flowing from a review of the contract documentation, through an option appraisal and decision making phase to implementing an action plan, while ensuring a process of review as the project proceeds:

4.2  There are a number of aspects of the Handback process, including the following key issues that are covered in the rest of this paper

•  Project planning

•  Review of the project documentation

•  Future use and ownership of the Facility

•  Contract extensions

•  Resourcing, including external advisory support, and governance

•  Risk assessment and review

•  Initial condition surveys

•  Ongoing contract management

•  Dialogue with the private sector

•  Handback surveys and retentions