Checklist Site Selection

Company Letterhead

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Project Overview and Site Requirements

1.1. Project Name: {{project_name}}

1.2. Purpose of Site Selection: {{purpose_of_selection}}

1.3. Key Site Requirements (e.g., size, access, utilities): {{key_site_requirements}}

1.4. Target Commencement Date of Operations: {{commencement_date}}

Location and Accessibility (Pre-screening)

2.1. Geographic Area of Interest: {{geographic_area}}

2.2. Proximity to Markets/Clients: Yes/No (Approx. distance: {{distance_to_markets}} km)

2.3. Proximity to Suppliers: Yes/No (Approx. distance: {{distance_to_suppliers}} km)

2.4. Access to Transportation Networks (roads, rail, ports, airports): {{transportation_networks}}

2.5. Public Transport Availability for Employees: Yes/No

Infrastructure and Utilities

3.1. Electricity Supply (reliability, capacity, cost): {{electricity_details}}

3.2. Water Supply (reliability, capacity, cost): {{water_details}}

3.3. Sanitation and Waste Management: {{sanitation_details}}

3.4. Telecommunications (internet, mobile coverage): {{telecoms_details}}

3.5. Road Access to Site (condition, capacity): {{road_access_details}}

Labour Availability and Skills

4.1. Availability of Skilled Labour in the Area: Yes/No (Specify skills: {{skilled_labour_skills}})

4.2. Availability of Unskilled Labour: Yes/No

4.3. Average Wage Rates in the Area: {{average_wage_rates}}

4.4. Proximity to Residential Areas for Employees: Yes/No

Regulatory and Legal Considerations

5.1. Zoning Regulations and Land Use Restrictions: {{zoning_regulations}}

5.2. Environmental Regulations and Impact Assessments: {{environmental_regulations}}

5.3. Business Licensing and Permit Requirements: {{licensing_requirements}}

5.4. Local Government Support/Incentives: {{local_government_incentives}}

5.5. Land Ownership/Lease Options: {{ownership_lease_options}}

Cost Analysis

6.1. Land/Lease Costs: {{land_lease_costs}}

6.2. Construction/Fit-out Costs: {{construction_fitout_costs}}

6.3. Utility Connection Costs: {{utility_connection_costs}}

6.4. Operating Costs (rates, taxes, maintenance): {{operating_costs}}

6.5. Incentive Clawbacks or Conditions: {{incentive_clawbacks}}

Risk Assessment

7.1. Security Risks (crime rates, political stability): {{security_risks}}

7.2. Environmental Risks (flooding, natural disasters): {{environmental_risks}}

7.3. Community Relations/Social Impact: {{community_relations_impact}}

7.4. Infrastructure Reliability Risks: {{infrastructure_reliability_risks}}

Site Visit and Assessment

8.1. Date of Visit: {{date_of_visit}}

8.2. Key Observations and Findings: {{observations_findings}}

8.3. Photographs/Video Evidence: Yes/No (Links: {{photograph_video_links}})

8.4. Interviewed Stakeholders (e.g., local authorities, residents): {{interviewed_stakeholders}}

Recommendation and Justification

9.1. Recommended Site(s): {{recommended_sites}}

9.2. Justification for Recommendation: {{justification}}

9.3. Next Steps and Action Plan: {{next_steps}}

Signature Block

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