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Project Scope

Define what the project will and will not deliver. Use this chapter to prevent scope drift and to connect outcomes, assets, services, and responsibilities.

Scope ElementDescription
Core interventionREPLACE: What will be built, restored, delivered, financed, or operated
Geographic boundaryREPLACE: Project area, service area, catchment, route, network, or portfolio boundary
Beneficiary or customer boundaryREPLACE: Included and excluded groups
Delivery periodREPLACE: Planning, construction, commissioning, and operating period
Operating responsibilityREPLACE: Who owns, operates, maintains, and reports on the project
CategoryIncluded in ScopeExcluded or DeferredNotes
Physical worksREPLACE: Assets, facilities, equipment, nature-based works, or infrastructureREPLACE: Items outside this Project Information ModelREPLACE: Boundary condition
ServicesREPLACE: Services, training, maintenance, user support, or monitoringREPLACE: Excluded servicesREPLACE: Boundary condition
Digital or data systemsREPLACE: Sensors, platforms, dashboards, reporting systemsREPLACE: Excluded systemsREPLACE: Boundary condition
Land and accessREPLACE: Parcels, easements, access roads, rights of wayREPLACE: Excluded landREPLACE: Boundary condition
OutputUnitTargetVerification Method
REPLACE: Output 1REPLACE: UnitREPLACE: TargetREPLACE: Completion certificate, monitoring data, acceptance test
REPLACE: Output 2REPLACE: UnitREPLACE: TargetREPLACE: Completion certificate, monitoring data, acceptance test
REPLACE: Output 3REPLACE: UnitREPLACE: TargetREPLACE: Completion certificate, monitoring data, acceptance test
Asset SlotPurposeSuggested Path
Scope boundary mapShow what is inside and outside the project boundary.assets/maps/scope-boundary.png
Scope diagramShow major components or service modules.assets/diagrams/scope-components.mmd
Photo logShow representative site conditions for scoped works.assets/photos/scope-photo-log/
PromptExpected EvidenceOwnerStatus
Confirm the scope matches the project approvals and financial model.Board paper, concept note, grant agreement, loan term sheet, or model assumptions.REPLACE: OwnerREPLACE: Status
Confirm excluded items are understood by delivery partners.Scope matrix, responsibility matrix, or meeting record.REPLACE: OwnerREPLACE: Status
Confirm success metrics are measurable.Monitoring plan, acceptance criteria, service level definition, or baseline dataset.REPLACE: OwnerREPLACE: Status