CP3P Infrastructure Planning & Feasibility 2

Question 1

What is the role of a 'market sounding' exercise in P3 project planning?

Accepted Answer

To gauge private sector interest and appetite for a proposed P3 project

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To conduct environmental impact assessments

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To determine community acceptance of a project

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To test noise levels near infrastructure sites

Question 2

Which analysis helps determine the minimum project size that makes P3 procurement cost-effective given its higher transaction costs?

Accepted Answer

Minimum viable size or threshold analysis

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Net present value analysis

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Debt service coverage ratio

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P3 affordability assessment

Question 3

What is meant by 'additionality' in the context of P3 infrastructure planning?

Accepted Answer

The incremental value achieved through P3 that would not occur through conventional procurement

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Additional clauses added to P3 contracts

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Extra government funding provided to private partners

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Adding extra capacity to existing infrastructure

Question 4

During P3 project planning, a 'demand study' primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Project future usage levels and revenue potential for the infrastructure

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Assess government budget demands

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Evaluate contractor workforce availability

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Analyze legal demand for regulatory compliance

Question 5

What is the significance of 'interface risk' in P3 infrastructure planning?

Accepted Answer

The risk arising from dependencies between P3 project components or between the P3 project and other projects

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Risk related to user interface design of digital systems

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Environmental interface risks at project boundaries

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Risk associated with contractor negotiations

Question 6

In the context of P3 project feasibility, what does 'technical feasibility' assess?

Accepted Answer

Whether the project can be built and operated using available technology and engineering solutions

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Whether the project team has adequate IT systems

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The technical skills of government negotiators

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Digital transformation requirements for the project

Question 7

Which document formally authorizes a government agency to proceed with P3 project development after initial planning?

Accepted Answer

The project brief or concept paper approved by the relevant authority

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The environmental impact assessment

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The financial model

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The procurement notice