Lessons Learned: Governance And Decision‑Making On Mega‑Projects
This report from the National Audit Office sets out characteristics of mega-projects, alongside insights into the governance challenges for these projects during the early stages and throughout delivery, which can take decades.
As mega-projects can often be costly and carry much risk and uncertainty, it is important that those involved in governance and decision-making are clear about purpose, deliverability and affordability.
There have been cases where differing views on critical issues have led to delays, pauses and the resetting of programmes.
The purpose of this report is to improve how government approaches strategic governance and decision-making in the largest, riskiest and most complex major projects as it makes changes to the way in which major projects are organised and overseen.