Before you start
This article assumes you already have a defined project or facility in mind. If you are still scoping the project itself, REMPLAN Advisory can also help at that earlier stage. See the When to Involve the REMPLAN Advisory Team article.
What a business case needs
A business case needs to clearly define the problem, demonstrate the need for investment, and show that the preferred option delivers value. This usually draws on a combination of local evidence, project-specific information, and analysis of the likely economic, social and financial outcomes. The evidence may also need to align with government guidelines or funding requirements.
Typical scenarios include:
A recreation, cultural or community facility seeking investment.
A transport or infrastructure project that requires formal appraisal.
An advocacy case for long-term government funding.
A project that needs to compare several development options.
A project that requires an economic impact analysis or cost benefit analysis.
Evidence and analysis involved
Depending on the project, a business case may draw on:
Economic impact analysis, to estimate the direct and flow-on economic activity associated with construction and ongoing operations.
Cost benefit analysis, to assess whether a project's economic, social and environmental benefits outweigh its costs.
Financial analysis, covering capital expenditure, operating costs and funding requirements.
Options and scenario analysis, including comparison with a status quo or do-minimum option.
Technical studies, master plans, feasibility assessments and project costings.
Stakeholder and community engagement findings.
Strategic and policy alignment.
Risk, governance, delivery and implementation considerations.
How REMPLAN products help
REMPLAN products provide the underlying evidence on the local economy, population, community, tourism activity and future growth. This helps establish the project context and identify the industries, workers, residents and places likely to be affected.
How REMPLAN Advisory supports
REMPLAN Advisory brings REMPLAN data together with project costs, technical studies, stakeholder input and strategic priorities to develop a clear investment case. Support may include problem identification, options analysis, economic modelling, cost benefit analysis, economic impact analysis, and preparation of a business case aligned with government expectations.
This is particularly useful where a project requires formal appraisal, external funding, or a stronger evidence base for advocacy.
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