We are delighted to share with you the 2024 edition of the Major Projects Guidance.

First published a decade ago, the Major Projects Guidance sets out a best practice procurement framework for Victorian local government to deliver major infrastructure projects, taking into account the unique financial, legislative, and political constraints. Because there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to the procurement of local government infrastructure, the Major Projects Guidance includes a range of options to assist councils to plan and implement projects in a structured manner. This enables resources to be applied efficiently so as to deliver good project outcomes to local communities.

The edition features practical case studies and insights from the construction and infrastructure specialists at Maddocks and Ernst & Young on how to manage the life cycle of a project, with advice on:

• Project management and resources
• Governance and probity
• Use of external advisers
• Risk management
• Benchmarking and stakeholder engagement
• Legal requirements

The Major Projects Guidance offers valuable advice at a crucial time when major infrastructure delivery faces increasing challenges at the local government level.

We hope your council finds this resource useful.