CAPITAL PROGRAM 2023/24 DELIVERY STATUS · Report

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING                                           7 MAY 2024


Figure 3 – Capital Finance data as at 31 March 2024




Figure 4 – Budget Status of Capital Works as at 31 March 2024



Risk & Opportunities
Risks that have presented challenges to delivery of the Capital Works Program include the
increased costs and delays associated with reduced availability of contractors, resources,
equipment, and materials. Recent staff losses have exacerbated this situation. This has
extended the construction program on many projects.
The construction industry is also proving challenging due to market demands and lack of
confidence in the supply chain, resulting in significantly inflated pricing in tenders submitted,
often well in excess of educated estimates.

Strategic delivery mechanisms are continuing to be implemented to optimise project delivery,
including appointment of additional co-ordination staff to direct improved delivery, packaging of
works, outsourcing where feasible, expeditious contract arrangements, delivery program
adaptation, relationship building with contractors and efficient internal resource utilisation.

Construction during the first quarter of 2024 has been severely hampered by unprecedented
wet weather conditions. Ongoing wet weather conditions would further hamper delivery efforts.

Capital Works Program Management and Reporting

The Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery team have made substantial advancement in
its monitoring and reporting on the Capital Works Program.