Projects Insights

05 September 2008

Welcome to Project Insights, in which we'll look at the plans for infrastructure developments in Queensland and Victoria, and some changes in the UK and their implications for us here.

We'll also examine a crucial aspect of PPPs: how it's paid for. What advantages does the Supported Debt Model offer over more traditional models?

Finally, we'll look at a practical issue affecting many major projects (and indeed transactions across the board): when can you use email for formal contractual communications?

Public Private Partnerships - the supported debt model

By David Lester and Jodi Proctor.

David Lester and Jodi Proctor look at the benefits and challenges of the Supported Debt Model, the latest variant of the traditional 100 percent privately-financed PPP.

Clayton Utz advises on the Eddington Report

By Brad Vann and Andrew Burnett.

Melbourne is set to overtake Sydney as Australia’s largest city, so its infrastructure needs will be greater and more complex than ever. Brad Vann and Andrew Burnett examine proposals to meet the challenge - and Clayton Utz’ role in it.

Hit "send" and hope? Reducing your risks when using email for contractual communications

By Owen Hayford and Robyn Metledge.

When - and how - can you use email for formal contractual communications? With a bit of forethought, says Owen Hayford and Robyn Metledge, you can reduce the risk.

The latest thinking on procurement from the UK Treasury

By Stuart Cosgriff.

A new report from the UK Government provides valuable insights for the agencies responsible for major procurement and PPPs in Australia, as Stuart Cosgriff explains.

South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2008-2026

By David Lester and Christopher Keane.

The Queensland Government has reviewed its plan for the growth of the south-east region of the State, and more projects have been added, as David Lester and Chris Keane report.

Future tanker deal takes off

By Doug Jones and Anne Davis.

Doug Jones and Anne E Davis look at the world’s largest ever Defence Private Finance Initiative.

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