During the first review, the panel will seek to identify the major issues, to ensure progressive certainty for the proponent and project team is achieved. Subsequent design changes may be reviewed with reference to the comments made at the previous design review session and associated ‘Panel’s Advice’.
The Chair will ensure that any fundamental opinions or reservations raised in relation to the proposal are made clear before the proponent and design team leave the room. It is important that the panel’s views are expressed openly. If there are any major differences in opinions of panel members, these will be discussed and resolved by the Chair. The Chair will ensure that the presenting team leaves with an accurate understanding of the issues discussed.
The Chair will summarise the panel’s discussion and views. This will inform the NCDRP’s written advice.
Following the Chair’s summary, the proponent and project team will be invited to respond to any issues raised. The session will then conclude and the presenting team will leave the room.
