The regional Wairarapa and Manawatū commuter rail services are a critical part of the broader regional transport network, providing a commuter alternative to road travel. These services provide regional commuters with critical and affordable access to key economic, social and health opportunities.

The scope of the preferred solution includes a new fleet of 22 four-car bi-mode trains, a simulator to support crew training, a maintenance depot located at Masterton, stabling facilities located at Wellington, Masterton and Palmerston North, station upgrades north of Upper Hutt and Waikanae and allowances for additional passing loops and other track infrastructure.

Our people’s involvement

Business Case

• Assisted with development of the business case program implementation plan, and assisted to collate, analyse and interpret a range of data inputs to inform the project evaluation and detailed business case

• Provided financial and economic analysis and business case services including coordination of stakeholder input and compilation of the detailed business case

• Led the commercial case for the detailed business case, including delivery strategy assessment and draft procurement plan. Assisted GWRC in its funding submission, which was ultimately successful

Transaction Management

• Led the development of both the EOI and RFP procurement documents including evaluation plans and reports

• Developed the transaction strategy

• Managed specialist advisor inputs to the specifications and returnables required during the bid process

• Managed the project information provided to bidders

• Managed the interface with the bidders and set-up and controlled the data room

• Provided strategic advice regarding transaction related issues

Key achievements and value-add

• Assisted GWRC in devising a preferred solution which will deliver inclusive access and improved mobility, increased transport network resilience, safety and reliability, improved operational efficiency, improved attractiveness of the public transport network resulting in increased mode shift and positive environmental outcomes through reduced carbon emissions

• Delivered the completed business case on time and on budget

• Assisted GWRC in initial readiness for market activities, and managed the development and execution of the transaction strategy