Project Planning Checklist (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

When developing a project, the scope of works should consider the following

components:

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Architectural issues – building regulations, standards, approvals (i.e. disability

access, Building Code of Australia, etc)

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Utilities, services and external works

consider where services to the site are located, if it will be accessible for the

new works and what the potential costs are.

do the existing services have capacity to accommodate the new works (i.e.

power supply, sewerage)

consider energy efficiency for mechanical and electrical services

consider water efficiency in plumbing services and fittings

security

signage

waste disposal

vehicle parking requirements

landscaping

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Environmental issues

traffic flow

parking

noise and light spill

waste

visual amenity

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Existing infrastructure

If the project involves the upgrade of existing infrastructure, list the areas to

be upgraded and outline any demolition required. Designs of the existing

infrastrcuture (prior to any demolition works) must be included).

Site plan: A site plan must be included in your application and enables the department to

clearly understand the location or positioning of the new infrastructure in relation to the

site boundaries and existing infrastructure (if applicable). An aerial map indicating where

the new infrastructure will be located is an effective method of communicating this

information. The plan must be to scale.

Sketch design: A sketch design must be included in your application and enables the

department to clearly understand what your organisation plans to construct and must

include the dimensions and main features of the project.

Project budget: An estimated project budget should include site costs, construction

costs, demolition costs (as a separately identifiable line item), fees (professional and

other), fit-out, contingencies and escalation in line with the program timeframes. The

project budget can either include 3 quotes or a quantity surveyor’s estimate. The

inclusion of a contingency amount is mandatory (minimum 5%) for all applications.

Escalation must be included for projects were a Quantity Surveyors estimate is provided.

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