Lostock Dam to Glennies Creek Dam
Final Business Case
Strengthening water security for the Hunter region
The Lostock Dam to Glennies Creek Dam Pipeline and Paterson River Connection was a joint initiative by the New South Wales Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department) and Hunter Water Corporation to strengthen water security and reliability across the Hunter region.
The Project would connect two key dam water sources through a two-way transfer pipeline and pumping stations, supported by a new water offtake and treatment plant on the Paterson River.
RP Infrastructure was engaged by the Department to lead and manage the development of the Final Business Case (FBC). The business case explored the ability for the Project to improve water resilience, provide supply flexibility, and support regional growth in the Hunter. Working as an integrated part of the project team, we aligned stakeholders, coordinated technical inputs and shaped a compelling, evidence-based Final Business Case that focused on supporting long-term water security for the region.
The business case was designed to meet rigorous government assurance requirements, requiring a clear, consistent narrative supported by robust and well-integrated evidence.
The challenge
The business case considered two projects joined by service need and led by two separate proponents. This required alignment of both proponents during the business case development through governance arrangements and technical assessments such as hydrology, economic assessment, and whole of life project cost estimates.
Bringing these together into a single, cohesive business case required strong alignment across multiple agencies, as well as careful coordination of complex technical, environmental and commercial inputs.
Our solution
We worked in close partnership with the Department and Hunter Water Corporation to facilitate alignment between the proponents’ strategic and service objectives.
As the business case lead, we coordinated inputs across engineering, social, environmental, financial and economic disciplines. We ensured all elements were integrated into a clear, consistent and high-quality submission.
We played a key role in bringing the two projects together into a single investment narrative, aligning strategic and service objectives and strengthening the overall case for investment.
Alongside this, we supported documentation, governance and assurance processes which helped ensure the business case met government requirements and was ready for review.
The result is a well-structured, evidence-based business case that supports informed decision-making and a more resilient water future for the Hunter region.
“This project shows the value of bringing people, evidence and planning together early. It demonstrates our strength in managing technically complex and multi-agency priorities and processes into the Final Business Case. We co-ordinate water infrastructure, governance, technical, commercial, environmental and community inputs to deliver Business Cases that align with state and federal assurance frameworks. We supported a more resilient water future for the Hunter region,” said Paul Tracey.
