NSW Gateway Reviews

The NSW Gateway Policy establishes the overarching framework for Gateway in NSW, with the objective of focusing Gateway resources on those investments that present the greatest risk profile, to deliver independent assurance to project owners and to Government as the investor.

Gate 0 Reviews inform whether the problem or service need has been appropriately defined and evidenced. The Review informs the delivery agency’s decision to allocate resources to progress the project through to an analysis of options and Strategic Business Case.

Gateway Reviews (Gates 1 to 6) are independent expert Reviews conducted over a short period (typically three days). The structure of each of these Reviews is similar and focused on project development and delivery, and high value areas that have greatest impact on successful outcomes.

Health Check Reviews are similar to the Gateway Reviews (Gates 1 to 5) and follow the same format to address and rate overall delivery confidence as well as each of the seven Key Focus Areas. They may also cover additional areas of concern.

Deep Dive Reviews are similar to a Health Check but focus on a particular issue or limited terms of reference rather than the full range of issues normally considered at a Health Check. These Reviews are generally undertaken in response to issues being raised by key stakeholders to the project or at the direction of the relevant Government Minister.