Bryan Jenkins

Applications of the strategic assessment approach

Bryan Jenkins
CEO Environment Canterbury, NZ

This paper describes the application of a strategic assessment approach to major infrastructure projects. This comprises:

  • The intent of strategic assessment for streamlining approvals that meet strategic criteria
  • A description of the strategic assessment approach used to formulate the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy and give relevant aspects statutory backing through the Regional Policy Statement
  • The use of tiered assessments in California which incorporates strategic assessment into its impact assessment procedures
  • Examples of the application of strategic assessments in Western Australia to facilitate expeditious project approvals while addressing environmental sustainability
  • The use of strategic assessment in developing a Canterbury Water Management Strategy to provide guidance to the future of water management in the Canterbury region
  • The general applicability of strategic assessments for facilitating infrastructure programmes while addressing environmental effects.