Stage 2: Options Analysis
As each proposed investment is unique, the analysis in Stage 2: Options Analysis should be tailored to fit the proposal. The extent of Stage 2: Options Analysis should be informed by the size, scope, risk and complexity of the service need.
Agencies must contact Infrastructure Portfolio and Advisory for advice and endorsement of any tailoring of the Business Case Development Framework templates.
Stage 1
Strategic Assessment is the initial phase in the proposal development process.
Stage 2
Options Analysis builds on the assessment of service need and benefits in Stage 1: Strategic Assessment.
Stage 3
Detailed Business Case builds on the analysis of options undertaken in Stage 2: Options Analysis and provides a more comprehensive analysis of the preferred option/s.
The Stage 2: Option Analysis Guide (
1.0 MB) supports the development of a quality, robust and transparent analysis with a continuous focus on effectively managing benefits, risks and stakeholder engagement.
To assist agencies, a suite of guidance materials supported by templates have been developed, and can be found on the strategic considerations and guides and templates pages.
Purpose
To narrow the breadth of options by applying rigorous evaluation criteria before assessing the viability of any remaining options.
Building on the work of the previous stage.
Key elements
The evaluation will involve developing stringent criteria and applying appropriate (optimisation) techniques to narrow the options. Any remaining options are then subjected to a rigorous detailed evaluation of the potential viability using socio-economic, environmental, financial and sustainability analysis and then ranked accordingly.
Outcomes
Updated service need and preferred option/s supported by robust analysis.
Resources
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Contact us
For enquiries regarding the frameworks, policies, guides or templates on the Infrastructure Proposal Development Hub, or for personalised guidance, please contact the Infrastructure Portfolio and Advisory team at IPDHub@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
Last updated: 20 Apr 2026