Westminster Infrastructure Plan: Technical Assessment (2009) WCC

Westminster Infrastructure Plan: Technical Assessment 2006– 2026Final Report2. INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY SCOPE AND APPROACHIn terms of the approach to the analysis a common framework for the research has beenfollowed so as to ensure consistent reporting across the infrastructure areas. Theresearch framework covers the following areas of analysis:Defining parameters of the work, based on professional experience, review ofrelevant available information and consultation with stakeholdersReview of policy framework, business plans and previous studies undertakenAnalysis of current supply and baseline situationEstimate of projected demand and issues (including a critique of how the demandfor infrastructure has been projected)Identification of planned investment and costs, based on publicly availabledocuments, consultation and URS Infrastructure modelIdentification of gapsSummary, including commentary on priorities going forward.Figure 2-1 below sets out the Westminster Infrastructure Study methodology. The fulldetail on the scope of each area of analysis is set out in Appendix 2.Figure 2-1: Westminster Infrastructure Study, MethodologyNovember 2009 Page 30