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Business Case for Implementation Business Case for Implementation Detailed Business Case to proceed from Initiation to Implementation Penlink Type the document number here. 19 November 2013 – 0.18 The copyright of this document is held by Auckland Transport. © No reproduction of any part of this document is permitted without written permission. Change History and Approval As Representative of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), I confirm this Business Case addresses the problem or opportunity identified. An assessment of the benefits has been carried out and they are realistic and achievable. ROLE: NAME: SIGNATURE / EMAIL DATE For ELT As Senior Supplier, I endorse this Business Case. I agree the proposal is aligned with existing policy, the resource implications are noted and the estimates on cost and time are realistic and achievable. ROLE: NAME: SIGNATURE / EMAIL DATE Senior Supplier As Project Sponsor, I approve this Business Case. I confirm it is a fair and realistic representation of the opportunity, requirements and benefits. It accurately identifies resources, known risks and impacts that need to be taken into account in order to move to Project Execution phase. ROLE: NAME: SIGNATURE / EMAIL DATE Project Sponsor Revision Status REVISION NUMBER: IMPLEMENTATION DATE: SUMMARY OF REVISION 0.1 21 June 2013 First draft of Sections 3-6 by Beca 0.2 15 July 2013 PwC edits 0.3 13 August 2013 Second draft Sections 2-8 inclusive (excluding 2.3) 0.4 21 August 2013 PwC Edits 0.5 2 September 2013 Inclusion of Auckland Transport Management Section 0.6 4 September 2013 Inclusion of Beca edits to Sections 3-7 0.7 26 September 2013 Inclusion of final edits from Beca 0.8 26 September 2013 PwC Internal Review 0.9 22 October 2013 PwC Final Draft 0.14 30 October 2013 Incorporation of AT Comments DOCUMENT NAME Detailed Business Case Template v0.5 - Penlink VERSION Draft for Information – not endorsed for implementation DOCUMENT No. PREPARED BY DATED 20 February 2015 FILE NAME/LOC penlink detailed business case v0.18 FILE REF file ref Page ii DOCUMENT NAME Detailed Business Case Template v0.5 - Penlink VERSION Draft for Information – not endorsed for implementation DOCUMENT No. PREPARED BY DATED 20 February 2015 FILE NAME/LOC penlink detailed business case v0.18 FILE REF file ref Page iii Contents Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................... vii 1 Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... x 2 Background .................................................................................................................................... 1 2.1 Context .................................................................................................................................... 1 2.1.1 Historical Growth ................................................................................................................. 1 2.1.2 Auckland Plan ..................................................................................................................... 3 2.1.3 Importance of Penlink within the Auckland Network / Land-Use Strategy .......................... 4 2.2 Work Completed to Date ......................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Project Governance ................................................................................................................ 6 2.3.1 Organisation structure ......................................................................................................... 6 2.3.2 Auckland Transport Board .................................................................................................. 6 2.3.3 Decision Value Assurance Committee ................................................................................ 7 2.3.4 Tier 3 Department Manager and Tier 2 Divisional Manager ............................................... 7 2.3.5 Project Sponsor ................................................................................................................... 8 3 Problems, Opportunities and Constraints .................................................................................. 9 3.1 Problems and Opportunities .................................................................................................. 10 3.2 Constraints ............................................................................................................................ 13 3.2.1 Economic ........................................................................................................................... 14 3.2.2 Environmental ................................................................................................................... 14 3.2.3 Physical ............................................................................................................................. 15 3.2.4 Social ................................................................................................................................. 15 3.3 Government Policies ............................................................................................................. 16 3.3.1 Contribution to LTMA Objectives ...................................................................................... 17 3.3.2 GPS and the National Land Transport Programme .......................................................... 18 3.3.3 Auckland Regional Land Transport Strategy and Programme ......................................... 18 3.3.4 Auckland Integrated Transport Programme ...................................................................... 19 3.3.5 The Auckland Plan ............................................................................................................ 19 3.3.6 Hibiscus and Bays Area Plan ............................................................................................ 21 4 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 23 4.1 Strategic Objectives .............................................................................................................. 23 4.2 Project Objectives ................................................................................................................. 24 4.3 Consequences of Not Meeting Objectives ............................................................................ 26 5 Stakeholders ................................................................................................................................ 29 5.1 Consultation and Communication Approach ......................................................................... 29 5.1.1 Communications to Date ................................................................................................... 29 5.1.2 Next steps ......................................................................................................................... 30 6 Alternative and Option Assessment .......................................................................................... 31 6.1 Alternatives Analysed ............................................................................................................ 31 6.1.1 Status quo ......................................................................................................................... 31 6.1.2 Penlink (Weiti Crossing) .................................................................................................... 31 6.1.3 Improved Bus Provision .................................................................................................... 32 6.1.4 Improved Ferry Services ................................................................................................... 32 6.1.5 Widen Whangaparaoa Road ............................................................................................. 33 6.1.6 Improvements to the Hibiscus Coast Highway ................................................................. 34 6.1.7 Evaluation Framework ...................................................................................................... 34 6.2 Recommended Package of Alternatives ............................................................................... 35 6.3 Options Analysed .................................................................................................................. 35 6.3.1 Two Lanes ......................................................................................................................... 35 6.3.2 Four Lanes ........................................................................................................................ 36 6.3.3 East Coast Road Grade Separation.................................................................................. 36 6.3.4 Duck Creek Road .............................................................................................................. 36 6.3.5 Tolling ................................................................................................................................ 37 6.4 Recommended Option .......................................................................................................... 37 7 Recommended Project Option ................................................................................................... 39 7.1 Description ...........................................................................................................................
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