2015-04-07 Item 2 - Attachment 1 - Pre feasibility Study of Electric Bus Routes

1.2      Study scope
The scope of this study is to:
   Determine the preferred operating environment for an electric bus service within
   the Noosa area focusing in particular on topography, patronage history,
   population, tourism visitation (peak and off-peak season) and route alignment
   planning
   Undertake a market sounding exercise to understand the Australian and
   international electric bus market including interviewing electric bus
   manufacturers to develop comparative product (fleet) profiles
   Interview clients (bus operators and transit agencies) using electric buses to
    understand costs and benefits, risks, opportunities, issues and lessons learnt
   Determine the most appropriate solution for Noosa based on fleet size, and
   recharging options
   Develop an assessment criteria framework to guide decision making on fleet
   procurement options
   Undertake a literature review of legislation, policy, standards, regulations and
   contracts to understand the parameters in which such a service may be
   deployed
   Develop a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) identifying indicative costs of
   establishment and operations of a recommended fleet options to proceed to a
   live trial, together with potential funding
   Recommend one or more potential electric buses that should be part of a live
   trial in Stage 2

1.3      Scope and qualifications

This report: has been prepared by GHD for Noosa Council & TransLink Division and may
only be used and relied on by Noosa Council & TransLink Division for the purpose agreed
between GHD and the Noosa Council & TransLink Division as set out in Section 1.2 of this
report.

GHD otherwise disclaims responsibility to any person other than Noosa Council & TransLink
Division arising in connection with this report. GHD also excludes implied warranties and
conditions, to the extent legally permissible.

The services undertaken by GHD in connection with preparing this report were limited to
those specifically detailed in the report and are subject to the scope limitations set out in the
report.

The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on conditions
encountered and information reviewed at the date of preparation of the report. GHD has no
responsibility or obligation to update this report to account for events or changes occurring
subsequent to the date that the report was prepared.

The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on
assumptions made by GHD described in this report. GHD disclaims liability arising from any
of the assumptions being incorrect.

GHD has prepared this report on the basis of information provided by Noosa Council &
TransLink Division and others who provided information to GHD (including Government
authorities)], which GHD has not independently verified or checked beyond the agreed
scope of work. GHD does not accept liability in connection with such unverified information,
including errors and omissions in the report which were caused by errors or omissions in
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