# Integrated Stormwater Treatment Business Case & MCA
> A multi-criteria assessment (MCA) of stormwater treatment options, focusing on compliance, risk mitigation, and whole-of-life cost analysis.

Tags: stormwater-management, business-case, environmental-compliance, risk-assessment, infrastructure-planning, water-quality
## MCA Results
* **Multi-Criteria Assessment:** Option 3 (Integrated Treatment - Qty + Quality) achieved the highest score of 4.6 compared to Option 1 (2.2), Option 2 (3.0), and Option 4 (3.8).
* **Key Value:** Option 3 is the only solution addressing both water quantity and quality.

## Risk Summary
* **Residual Risk:** Option 3 is the only option with no residual risks ranked above 'Medium' after mitigation.
* **Comparison:** Other options maintain 'High' risks in regulatory, environmental, and financial categories post-mitigation.

## Financial Summary
* **Whole-of-Life Cost:** Option 3 is the most cost-effective compliant solution at $771,485.
* **Avoided Costs:** Inaction (Option 1) results in $277,888/year in ongoing fines.
* **Value Drivers:** Regulatory compliance, operational enablement for STP Stage 6, and elimination of enforcement risks.

## Recommended: Option 3
* **Compliance:** Only full solution for water quantity and quality.
* **Strategic Alignment:** Fully aligns with Solid Waste Strategy 2024 and Towards Zero Waste Plan 2025–2028.
* **Risk Profile:** Eliminates environmental and operational constraints.

## Implementation Plan
* **Timeline:** 18-month delivery programme.
* **Phases:** 
    * Months 0-1: Funding Approval & Initiation.
    * Months 1-7: Design & EA Amendment (Critical Path).
    * Months 7-10: Procurement & Tender.
    * Months 10-18: Construction & Commissioning.
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