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Risk Risk Title
(Short Name)
Description of Event
There is a risk that:
Cause of the Event
Because of:
Effect of the Event
With the result that:
Risk Category Project Phase Risk Likelihood Risk Consequences Risk Rating
1 Local Government support Local Council members may not be supportive of the project Insufficient stakeholder engagement in understanding local culture Objections delay, or suspend project, requiring rescoping Political Planning L3: Possible to occur C4: Severe High
2 Accessibility of project location Delays in the delivery of goods and materials to the remote site may occur The single access dirt-road being exposed to adverse weather Late deliveries of materials to site will have schedule impact for critical path items Economic Planning L4: Likely to occur C4: Severe High
3 Human resource availability Local people may not meet relevant industry skill requirements Lack of regional development/employment opportunities Additional training cost to upskill and meet OHS requirements Social Planning L3: Possible to occur C2: Minor Medium
4 Project requirements Scope definition at current stage of project is not sufficiently defined The first-of-kind context, location, and complexity Scope changes will have cost, schedule, or quality impact Technical Planning L2: Unlikely to occur C3: Moderate Medium
5 Contracting and Procurement Contractors and/or goods may not obtain State Government approval Not meeting specifications, regulations, or legal requirements New contracting and procurement processes, impacting cost or schedule Legal Planning L3: Possible to occur C3: Moderate Medium
6 Conservation area & Environment The natural environment may be affected by construction activity Logistics and seepage/waste materials impacting delicate eco-systems Enhanced controls regarding the delivery, usage, and removal of waste and materials at site Environmental Planning L4: Likely to occur C4: Severe High