The Infrastructure and
Projects Authority (IPA) has published its 2016 to 17 annual report
on major projects, reporting 143 major projects on the
Government’s Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP), worth £455.5
billion and spread across 17 government departments.
The report is in support of the IPA’s ongoing purpose to improve
the way infrastructure and major projects are delivered and the
government’s commitment to transparency and delivering public
services effectively and efficiently.
Projects currently on the GMPP reflect the government’s
priorities; making our infrastructure fit for the 21st Century,
maintaining the security of the realm and modernizing and
digitizing our public services.
The annual
report provides a snapshot of how well these projects
are progressing as of September 2016. The data shows a steady
improvement in the way that government is delivering major
projects:
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over 60% of projects by whole life cost are likely to be
successfully delivered
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since last year’s report, the number of at risk projects has
reduced from 44 to 38, which continues to be an improvement
from 48 the previous year
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transformation projects continue to make up the largest
category of the GMPP with 40 projects
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the infrastructure and construction sector is the largest
area of growth on the GMPP, reaching a record value of £222.5
billion
The government has successfully completed a number of projects
during the last year such as DCMS’s Super Connected Cities
Programme, which enabled an extra 42,500 small business across
the UK to have access to faster broadband.
John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service, said:
This year’s report continues to reflect a broad and ambitious
government agenda with transformation and infrastructure and
construction remaining key priorities.
The data shows signs of steady improvement in the way
government is delivering major projects. All government
projects are designed to improve the lives of our citizens. As
we continue to deliver, the benefits of these projects will be
felt by the public.
Tony Meggs, Chief Executive of the IPA, said:
We know that success or failure of a project is often
determined in its earliest phases. That is why the IPA is
focussing its efforts on engaging and supporting specific
projects in the early stages of their development.
We will continue to work with departments and industry as early
as possible on their projects, so we can help ensure they are
set up for success.
