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OPTION SELECTION

stage?

b

before?

Annex G

Have we looked at the options identified at the appraisal

What is implied by doing nothing or continuing as

Ought the operation to be scaled down or closed, releasing

resources for other uses?

a

scheme?

Are different sizes or quality of operation possible?

What is the effect of varying the design life of the

f

Might the project be accelerated, postponed, or phased

differently?

g

h

What alternative locations are possible?

Are there choices of technique? More or better systems requiring less staff? Would better training of staff reduce

numbers?

i

Are all elements of the operation equally justified? Would removing some of them increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the total?

j

Could the operation be combined with another to advantage?

k

Could all or part of the operation be contracted out

or privatised?