Accelerating transport infrastructure projects: new report provides practical guidelines and case studies

Thursday, 8 February 2024

Austroads has released a new report with practical measures to boost the efficiency of transport infrastructure projects and programs. The report focuses on accelerated projects and programs up to $500 million.

The report emphasises the identification and mitigation of potential issues at each stage of the project delivery lifecycle.

“Many projects need expediated delivery because of external factors like environmental disasters or changes, financial stimulus and challenges, and government priorities,” said Ross Guppy, Manager of the Transport Infrastructure program at Austroads.

“To accelerate the delivery of these projects, road authorities may adopt more novel approaches to planning, project management, design, procurement or construction.”

The report is designed to help authorities manage these new approaches and is structured in two parts:

1. Research Results and Best Practices

   This section details the outcomes of the research into project and program acceleration, emphasising the significance of sharing best practices.

2. Practitioner Guidelines and Case Studies
   

   Providing practical insights, this section follows the project/program deliver lifecycle, addressing potential issues at each stage and emphasising the delicate balance between project timing, quality and costs.

“The project provides a robust foundation for accelerating projects, ensuring a balance between speed, quality and cost-effectiveness,” said Ross.

This report offers a roadmap for project acceleration, setting a new standard for informed decision-making and excellence in the transport infrastructure landscape.

The research methodology includes a questionnaire, interviews and a literature review.

Download the report: Optimising Project Delivery Performance (Accelerated Projects)