Western Australian Infrastructure Projects: Follow-up Inquiries
Public Accounts Committee (2008 - 2013)· 15 November 2012general_report
The WA Public Accounts Committee reviewed infrastructure projects, finding cost escalations due to scope changes and inadequate initial planning. The report highlights concerns about the Perth City Link, Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project, and the new Perth Stadium's location decision. It emphasizes the importance of the Strategic Asset Management Framework (SAMF) for project evaluation.
Impact
Taxpayers, project stakeholders, and the overall efficiency of government spending are affected. Poor planning leads to increased costs and potential failure to meet community needs.
constructiontransportpublic_sectoragricultureplanninginfrastructure projectscost escalationproject planningSAMFPerth City LinkOrd-East KimberleyPerth Stadiumscope changesbudget overrunspublic transportvalue for moneyproject managementrisk management
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