group project on the broadwater marine project:In this assignment you have to work in a small group to discuss the roles of stakeholders and planning and governance issues that may arise in the design, implementation and evaluation of one specific project.
Using a case study, the group has to review relevant references and the information available about the initiative and complete the following tasks:
Outline your understanding of the project and its main components and possible economic, environmental, social and physical impacts. These impacts could be negative or positive.
Discuss the objectives and roles (including statutory responsibilities) of the Commonwealth, State and Local governments in relation to the initiative.
Identify the key stakeholders in the project and undertake a stakeholder analysis. Discuss the interests of the stakeholders in the project and the power relationships among them.
Outline the proposed evaluation and decisionmaking process for the project and identify and discuss any governance issues (such as transparency, accountability and conflicting interests) that may arise.
Some case studies will be suggested after the mid-semester break. Students are allowed to choose a different project. The only requirements are: choose ongoing or recent initiatives developed in Australia and make sure there is abundant information available about the project.
This assignment is to be undertaken in groups of 5-6 students (depending on final enrollement). MY PART IN DETAIL: Discuss the objectives and roles (including statutory
responsibilities) of the Commonwealth, State and Local
governments in relation to the project:
Review the broad roles of the three levels of government
in relation to urban, coastal or rural planning depending
on the project you are looking at; including
environmental, economic and social issues when it is
relevant
Review their roles in relation to the project.
Identify any relevant legislation of the associated level of
government.
