In general, a project WBS may be defined as a visual, hierarchical division of a complex project into manageable subtasks in order to address its goals. The WBS chart demonstrates the planned start and planned duration of all activities included in the project. From the chart, it is possible to conclude that the commencement of construction is the most substantial part of the Airport Link Project. The state government of Queensland, the BrisConnections company, City North Infrastructure Pty Ltd, Brisbane City Council, and other regulatory agencies and constructors are the stakeholders involved in the project.
As the Airport Link is a significant object that connects Brisbane’s north arterials of Gympie Road at Kedron and the Sandgate Road, the East-West Arterial, the Inner City Bypass, and the South Bypass Tunnel, it should be completed within the specified duration to avoid cost overrun. Another major constraint relates to human resources as BrisConnections has limited the number of staff who have relevant skills and expertise for project management. However, this constraint has been managed appropriately through the contractual arrangements with other subcontractors. Finally, the State of Queensland contracted BrisConnections to finance, design, construct, commission, operate, and maintain the Airport Link to avoid substantial constraints connected with limited financial resources.
In relation to the risk management of the Airport Link Project, identified risks include financial risks, environmental risks, operational risks, legal risks, regulatory risks, and other unforeseeable risks. BrisConnections has used PMBOK as the project’s risk management framework for risk evaluation and the determination of appropriate strategies. The life cycle of the project starts from the agreement reached between the State of Queensland and BrisConnections, where it is followed by the design, construction, commission, operation according to the agreement between BrisConnections and the State of Queensland.
Due to the BOOT basis for the project, BrisConnections has an opportunity to operate and maintain the Airport Link for a period of 45 years.