Gauteng SDI Rail Link - Gautrain

vi6. BUSINESS PLAN AND STUDY DESIGNIn addition to this Inception Report, the project will have three main deliverables,namely:• Feasibility analysis to confirm the findings of the pre-feasibility study, with thefocus on Financial Viability and Bankability in order to attract private sectorinvestment,• Description of the proposed system and the design parameters ofimplementation project; and• Request for Proposals from prospective bidders.The project will have three main phases, namely:• Project Inception• Feasibility Assessment, including the needs assessment and system planning• Project Specification and Request for ProposalsA number of milestones in the programme have been identified, including:♦ 26 April 2000♦ 5 July 2000Country♦ End October 2000♦ End December 2000♦ End March 2001Verbal appointment of the Consultants by MECAnnouncement of the Soccer World Cup HostFirst indication of feasibility outcomes (forbudgetary purposes)Submit Interim Report on FeasibilityFinal Report: Project Description & Request forProposalsThe approach followed contained the identification and evaluation of 17 key issues inorder to get clarity of the project focus and concept. Thereafter 34 study elementswere identified for more detailed analysis in the study.The Provincial Steering Committee will act as the main decision-making body forthis project. It should function under the Provincial Cabinet Sub-Cluster, includingthe following provincial departments:• Transport and Public Works (directly involved as project leader)• Finance and Economic Affairs (responsible for the SDI programme)• Development Planning and Local Government• Agriculture, Conservation and the Environment• HousingA Project Review Committee has been established to steer the project at thetechnical level. The members of this committee will include representatives from thefollowing:• Provincial Project Leader & Gautrans Officials• National Department of TransportGauteng SDI Rail Link – Inception Report, 15 June 2000