Feasibility Study
Your feasibility study is a crucial element that will ensure that the funding proposals are financially robust, watertight, reflect sustainability, are viable and reflect the needs, wants and aspirations not only of the local people, but also the wider stakeholders in the area- but critically, it is important to be aware of the specific requirements of the funders. This will help steer the study to make it ‘effective’ and prove that your idea is a goer.
1. Feasibility Study Process
The Feasibility Study is based on the Functional Brief findings and outcomes.
A Feasibility Study should undertake the following activities:
The Feasibility Studies Process
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Step 1: Review of Master Plan Findings
The Master Plan Study is to be reviewed and recommendations confirmed. This is particularly relevant if the following has occurred: * re has been a considerable delay between the completion of the Master Plan Study and commencement of the Feasibility Study * Significant change in government policy * Change in service needs/demographics * Change in site, conditions and/or changes to the Health Services’ / Agency’s service and/or Business Plans. * If any amendments to the Master Plan Study are to be incorporated into the Feasibility Study they must be clearly identified, including reasons for the changes endorsed by the Project Control Group and approved by the Department.
Step 2: Analysis of Functional Brief
The consultant analyses the Functional Brief, refer to the Master Plan Studies Guideline to ensure that the services to be provided and the manner in which they are to be delivered is completely understood.
The analysis will require a comprehensive appreciation of the functional requirements and relationships of the various programs and activities, functional relationship diagrams and identification of key functional needs. The Functional Brief should be the source of this information.
Should the consultant require additional information or
1. Feasibility Study Process
The Feasibility Study is based on the Functional Brief findings and outcomes.
A Feasibility Study should undertake the following activities:
The Feasibility Studies Process
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Step 1: Review of Master Plan Findings
The Master Plan Study is to be reviewed and recommendations confirmed. This is particularly relevant if the following has occurred: * re has been a considerable delay between the completion of the Master Plan Study and commencement of the Feasibility Study * Significant change in government policy * Change in service needs/demographics * Change in site, conditions and/or changes to the Health Services’ / Agency’s service and/or Business Plans. * If any amendments to the Master Plan Study are to be incorporated into the Feasibility Study they must be clearly identified, including reasons for the changes endorsed by the Project Control Group and approved by the Department.
Step 2: Analysis of Functional Brief
The consultant analyses the Functional Brief, refer to the Master Plan Studies Guideline to ensure that the services to be provided and the manner in which they are to be delivered is completely understood.
The analysis will require a comprehensive appreciation of the functional requirements and relationships of the various programs and activities, functional relationship diagrams and identification of key functional needs. The Functional Brief should be the source of this information.
Should the consultant require additional information or