Masterplanning and feasibility studies   

Investment in transport infrastructure represents a major part of state spending. Infrastructure lifetimes are 25 to 40 years and more, and structures and installations are not easily modified. Whether the assets will be procured through public or private funding, it is essential that the owner and investor commit to appropriate schemes which will service the present and forecast requirements of passenger and freight demand. The client requires a comprehensive service to assess how demand for transport will change in the future and how planned and existing facilities can continue or be modified to provide the service following the new landuse plan.

Masterplanning of airports, ports, railways and roads involves forecasting traffic patterns, understanding the influence of changing technology on capacity, size and efficiency of aircraft, ships, trains and vehicles. The plan will be crafted to maximise the asset use to the client. Typically the masterplan will be a 25-year vision and will envisage phasing of development.

The feasibility study will assess the engineering required for each phase and will estimate the financial and economic benefits for the transport system. Impacts on the environment and social infrastructure will be assessed and mitigation proposed as appropriate.

Scott Wilson has all the required expertise in-house for transport masterplanning and feasibility studies.