Economics Explored

Business cases for public infrastructure projects

Episode Summary

A conversation on business cases for public infrastructure projects, featuring a case study of an Australian dam project.

Episode Notes

Discusses the requirements and process for the development of public infrastructure business cases in Australia, with a case study of a current business case process relating to an irrigation dam which program host Gene Tunny is involved in. While Australian examples are used, the insights and lessons are relevant internationally. In many respects, Australian processes and requirements for developing public infrastructure business cases are world-leading. 

Links relevant to the conversation:

Business Case Development Framework of Building Queensland

Paradise Dam Improvement Project

$2.4 billion cost to economy if Paradise Dam not fixed

Australian lungfish