Project Management Guidelines - National Transport Authority

Programme MilestonesEstablish a programme of anticipated key dates using the Key Milestone Table below as guide.Schedule of Key Milestone DatesMilestone (List below is indicative only)Project CommencementOptions Selection ReportPreliminary Appraisal ReportFeasibility Working Cost EstimatePreliminary Design ReportFinal Documentation For Planning ProcessPlanning Outcome ReportDetailed Design ReportInitiate Tender Process for Construction / Implementation ContractTender ReportAppraisal ReportContract AwardConstruction / Implementation Contract Commencement DateConstruction / Implementation Contract Completion DateTarget DateProject CostComplete relevant column (Feasibility Working Cost at Phase 0 or Phase 1; Preliminary Cost Estimate at Phase 2 or 3; TotalScheme Budget for all later phases).The total estimate in each case should be inclusive of appropriate risk and contingency allowance and should represent theSponsoring Agency’s best estimate at that stage of the overall budget required to deliver the project.Feasibility Working Cost Preliminary Cost Estimate* Total Scheme Budget*Design Design DesignConstruction/Implementation Construction/Implementation Construction/ImplementationConstruction supervision Construction supervision Construction supervisionLand/Property Land/Property Land/PropertyOther Other OtherDate of Estimate: Date of Estimate: Date of Estimate:*For these estimates, please include a proposed expenditure profile for the delivery of the project.52 53