Gauteng SDI Rail Link - Gautrain

57It is important to note that these elements are not tasks, bur rather groups of tasks.The elements mostly run for the duration of the project, as these elements reflect thegroupings of the disciplines involved in the main study areas of the project.Elements were selected to largely represent single disciplines, aimed at minimisingthe need for inter-element liaison. (However, relatively high levels of interrelationshipwill remain amongst the various project elements, and were catered forbelow.) Table 2 lists the 34 project elements that were identified for this purpose:TABLE 2: STUDY ELEMENTS1. Project Preparation2. Initial Conceptual Planning3. Ongoing Conceptual Development4. Demand Forecasting5. Stated Preference Analysis6. Market Research7. Land Use Planning8. Planning Integration9. Socio Economic Assessment10. Route Determination11. Rail Track12. Civil Substructure13. Electricity Supply14. Traction15. Telecommunication16. Signalling17. Rolling Stock18. Rail Operations19. Rail Systems Integration20. Feeder & Distribution & Traffic Impact21. Station & Precinct Development Concepts22. Station Design Parameters23. Consultation And Public Relations24. Legal And Institutional25. Environmental26. Safety And Security27. Feasibility Criteria28. Economic And Financial Analysis29. Cost - Benefit Assessment30. Risk Analysis31. Implementation Models32. Implementation Guidelines33. PPP and BOT Specifications34. Request for Proposals1.4.5 Grouping of ElementsThe Study Elements were grouped into four main categories, namely:• Project Leadership;• Technical Planning and Feasibility;• Route Determination and Station Development;• Development of the Business Case: Revenue Forecast and ProjectAppraisal.Gauteng SDI Rail Link – Inception Report, 15 June 2000