Gauteng SDI Rail Link - Gautrain

511.3.2 Secondary More-Specific Study ObjectivesThe secondary, more-specific study objectives are:• To finalise and get agreement on the concept to be used in the detailedplanning and design tasks that will be included during the tender phases,including the market segmentation to be applied.• To plan the operational approach.• To undertake a cost and income analysis.• To identify the environmental considerations.• To identify the risks and challenges, and to formulate recommendations todeal with these risks.• To determine the impact of parallel public transport services.1.3.3 Aspects to be coveredAccording to the Study Brief issued by Gautrans, it was required that –over and above achieving the goals and objectives listed above – thefollowing aspects have to be covered by this project:• Preliminary design of track, and the location and size of stations.• Preliminary specifications of the system, including alternatives.• Station development concepts and value capture principles.• Detailed travel demand estimation for each of the alternativealignments.• Detailed estimation of investment and operational costs.• Detailed analysis of financing options.1.3.4 Initial Departure PointsThe initial points of departure that were stipulated by Gautrans are as follows:• Focus on Economic Development and Job Creation in the final project.• Address also Social Development objectives.• Facilitate Big Business Investment, but optimise involvement of SMMEs(Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises).• Attract foreign investment in the BOT/PPP model to be used.• Cater both for tourists and local people.• Introduce an attractive and unique South African image.Gauteng SDI Rail Link – Inception Report, 15 June 2000