Use one decision framework

The current and proposed sites should be assessed against the same demand, throughput, pricing, cost, funding and return logic. Differences must reflect site characteristics rather than inconsistent modelling assumptions.

Connect site and operating economics

Land tenure, access, zoning, traffic, loading, warehousing, cold-chain interfaces and material flow affect both capital cost and operating performance. Concept-level logistics observations should therefore feed the financial assessment.

Test delivery alternatives

Self-finance, concession or BOT and hybrid structures shift funding, risk and control differently. The strongest option is the structure that remains affordable and implementable—not simply the one with the highest base-case return.

Identify missing evidence

The assessment should conclude which market, engineering, traffic, legal, environmental or authority inputs must be completed before procurement or investment approval.

Important notice

This article provides general information and does not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice.

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