Subsequent Phases

Phase 3 (Design and Environmental Evaluation)

The purpose of Phase 3 is to develop the design of the Preferred Option to a stage where sufficient levels of detail are developed to establish land requirements and to evaluate the potential environmental impact of the scheme. During Phase 3 the Statutory Processes and the survey requirements to develop the design are also determined. The key deliverables for Phase 3 include Design Report, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Statutory Process Documentation (and relevant drawings and schedules) and Preliminary Business Case.

Phase 4 (Statutory Processes)

During Phase 4 the planning documentation is submitted to An Bord Pleanála, public notices are published, and notices are served on individual landowners and other interested parties. This commences the formal statutory planning process. This provides the opportunity for supporters and objectors to the application to raise their comments and make written submissions to An Bord Pleanála. In the event of objections, the Board at its absolute discretion, may hold an oral hearing into the matter. An Bord Pleanála can request further information, approve, approve with conditions or reject an application.

The subsequent phases for a scheme that is granted planning approval from An Bord Pleanála, are: –

Phase 5 (Enabling and Procurement)

The purpose of Phase 5 is to compile tender documentation to allow for the appointment of a Contractor to execute the Main Contract and any enabling works. The key deliverables for Phase 5 include Detailed Project Brief, Procurement Strategy and Final Business Case.

Phase 6 (Construction and Implementation)

The purpose of Phase 6 is the administration and execution of the Main Contract in accordance with the design, specification, relevant standards, and legislation. During Phase 6, the key components are cost, risk, and value management. The key deliverables during Phase 6 are the Monitoring Reports.

Phase 7 (Close out and Review)

The purpose of Phase 7 is to complete all outstanding contractual and residual issues relating to the project leading to the closeout of the construction stage of the project and the review of the project to ascertain the key lessons to be learned for application to future projects. The key deliverables for Phase 7 include Project Completion Report and Ex-Post Evaluation.