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Table 3 - Summary of NPV cost analysis
0BInvestment Evaluation Summary
TNM-GS-809-0720
Option Net present value of costs ($M June 2007)
1 Maintain the existing assets and defer replacement 2.45
2 Replacement of assets but defer duplication of protection schemes 2.92
3 Replacement of assets and duplicate 2.25
9. PREFERRED OPTION
Option three is the preferred option because it addresses all of the identified investment drivers and performance issues at
the lowest NPV cost.
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