Infrastructure Strategy & Economics
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Our Services

Strategy and Policy  Advice
  • Strategic planning and policy design
  • Problem definition and quantification
  • Feasibility and investment decision support
  • Economic appraisals inc. CBA and EIA
Program/Project Development & Analysis
  • Business case development
  • Options assessment
  • Benefits realisation framework development and management
  • Mid cycle decision support
  • Pricing strategy
  • Regulatory Impact Statements
  • Regulatory advice
Economic Models 
  • Geospatial analysis and data visualisation
  • Macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
  • Computable general equilibrium (CGE) and Input Output (IO) modelling
  • Benchmarking and efficiency analysis
Commercial, Financial & Transaction Advisory
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Our Services

Commercial  Advisory
  • Commercial structuring
  • Negotiation strategy & negotiation support
  • Project finance
  • Develop Payment-Mechanisms and performance regimes
Financial Advisory
  • Financial modelling (whole of life cost)
  • Financial analysis (incl. bid model review)
  • Risk quantification
  • Funding strategy, value creation & capture
  • Financial capacity assessment
Procurement Strategy & Support
  • Packaging and procurement options analysis
  • Develop Delivery Case (for Business case)
  • Market engagement / market sounding
Transaction Advisory & Management
  • Tender process development
  • Tender documentation
  • Evaluation planning
  • Commercial and financial evaluation
  • Contract and financial close processes
  • Transaction leadership & management
Accounting Advisory
  • Transaction accounting options assessment
  • Net/gross debt impact evaluation
  • Income statement and balance sheet impact assessment
  • Financial reporting and disclosure assistance
  • Audit support
Property & Asset Management Advisory
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Property Advisory
  • Property strategies and highest-and-best use assessments
  • Land tenure analysis
  • Project origination
  • Development management
  • Urban and regional strategic planning
  • Lease management planning
  • Development and project feasibility
  • Property transactions (management and execution / agency function)
  • Approvals management (e.g. Public Works Committee)
Property and Asset Management Evaluation
  • Maturity assessments
  • Asset audits and condition assessments
  • Benchmarking and useful-life analysis
  • Service level assessments
  • Contracting and facilities management reviews
Property and Asset Optimisation
  • Strategic asset and property plans and service-level forecasts
  • Asset Class Management Plan
  • Asset Management policy review / development
  • Property Management Policy and Plans
  • Transaction readiness assessments and management
  • Divestment and acquisition planning
Asset Information Management
  • Digital twin service requirements
  • Technology integration services
  • Asset data capture
  • Asset Information Management Systems (AIMS)
  • Identification and investment support for Technology solutions
  • Business process design
Capital Project Management
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Project Definition
  • Scope definition
  • Functional briefing
  • Business case management
  • Lead advisor role
Design Management
  • Procurement & management of design consultants
  • Value management
  • Statutory planning management
Project Commercial Management
  • Procurement strategy development and management
  • Contractor procurement & transaction management
  • Construction contract administration
Project Controls
  • Cost / budget management
  • Program / schedule management
  • Scope change management
Infrastructure Governance, Risk & Contract Performance
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Portfolio, Program & Project Risk
  • Project risk management capability uplift
  • Deep dives into specific project risks
  • Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
  • Risk Management Plan
  • Process & independent challenge
  • Business case risk
Commercial Assurance
  • Commercial framework development & support
  • Independent Financial Audits
  • Compliance Audits (e.g. SOPA)
  • Value-for-Money Assessments
  • Variation validation
Portfolio, Program and Project Governance & Assurance
  • Risk mitigation plan assurance review
  • ePMO & PMO capability & establishment
  • Project Controls – Independent Validation
  • Quality Assurance (over Quality Control)
  • SCADA/OT Systems Implementation & Project Health
  • Capital project health check
  • Independent validation of business case data
  • IT Systems L4-L1 Assurance
  • Project Finance – Audit and/or Assurance
  • Project documentation assurance
Infrastructure Analytics & Systems
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Our Services

Strategy and Policy Advice
  • Strategic planning and policy design
  • Problem definition and quantification
  • Feasibility and investment decision support
  • Economic appraisals inc. CBA and EIA
Program/Project Development & Analysis
  • Business case development
  • Options assessment
  • Benefits realisation framework development and management
  • Pricing strategy
  • Regulatory Impact Statements
  • Regulatory advice
Economic Models
  • Geospatial analysis and data visualisation
  • Macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
  • Computable general equilibrium (CGE) and Input Output (IO) modelling
  • Benchmarking and efficiency analysis

INDUSTRIES

Transport

Australia's transport sector is navigating a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by population growth, urbanisation, technological innovation, and the urgent imperative for environmental sustainability. Ensuring efficient, accessible, and resilient transport networks is crucial for national productivity, social equity, and the quality of life for all Australians.

Australia faces significant challenges in its transport landscape, including growing congestion in major cities, the need for enhanced regional connectivity, the transition to lower-emission fleets, and the integration of emerging technologies.
At Scyne, we understand the complex interplay of these factors within the public transport ecosystem, and the profound opportunities to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility outcomes for the nation.
We offer a comprehensive suite of core capabilities relevant to the transport sector, underpinned by a nationally dispersed team deeply committed to shaping Australia's future transport networks.
Our team comprises former transport executives, engineers, policy makers, and urban planners, all complemented by extensive advisory expertise.
"We believe in a collaborative approach to enhancing Australia's transport system. By working hand-in-hand with our public sector clients, Scyne helps to co-design strategies that are not only evidence-based and ethical but also future-proofed against evolving mobility demands, ensuring a more connected and sustainable future for all Australians."
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Scyne is partnering with the transport system to improve outcomes for all Australians.
We collaborate across our practices to offer our clients a unique, outcome-driven approach to support them in tackling their key challenges.
Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of these systemic challenges and the opportunities they present to shape a resilient, modern transport system.
"From strategic planning through to project delivery, Scyne has proved a true partner. Their breadth of expertise, collaborative approach, and ability to respond quickly under pressure enabled us to navigate complexity and maintain momentum. Working as a single, united team helped us to successfully deliver a project at the forefront of urban mobility, translating directly into better outcomes for commuters and communities.”
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We support our clients with:

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE & PLANNING
Australia’s transport infrastructure must evolve rapidly to support a growing population and economic demands, while integrating new technologies and meeting sustainability targets. Planning, developing, and upgrading road, rail, maritime, and active transport networks requires sophisticated strategies that balance economic efficiency with social and environmental considerations.
At Scyne, we partner with government agencies and transport authorities to plan, procure, deliver, and commission transport infrastructure that is contemporary, digitally enabled, operationally efficient, and serves public purpose.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together deep expertise across transport planning, capital strategy, digital integration, sustainability, and project delivery. We support clients across the full asset lifecycle, from early strategic planning through to handover, commissioning, and transition to operations, ensuring transport infrastructure projects deliver enduring value for users and communities.
  • Strategic network planning & demand modelling
  • Feasibility studies & business case development
  • Digital, technology & infrastructure integration
  • Sustainable transport solutions & net zero pathways
  • Design, transaction and delivery management
  • Operational commissioning & transition to operations
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DIGITAL & INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
The integration of digital technologies is transforming how transport networks operate, from real-time traffic management and smart ticketing to autonomous vehicles and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms. These advancements offer significant opportunities for improved efficiency, safety, and user experience, but also present complex challenges related to data security, interoperability, and equitable access.
At Scyne, we bring deep specialist expertise to support transport agencies and government bodies in designing, procuring, implementing, and optimising digitally enabled solutions that enhance network performance, uplift safety, and strengthen operational resilience.
Our team combines technical, data, cyber, and change expertise to ensure digital transport programs are secure, evidence-based, and operationally ready. We partner across the full transformation lifecycle, from strategy and architecture through to delivery, optimisation, and benefit realisation, to ensure digital investments deliver enduring value for operators, commuters, and communities.
  • Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) strategy & roadmap development
  • Smart ticketing & integrated payment solutions
  • Connected & autonomous vehicle readiness
  • Real-time traffic management & network optimisation
  • MaaS platforms & integrated mobility solutions
  • Data analytics, AI & predictive modelling for transport
  • Program management, change, adoption & benefits realisation
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SUSTAINABILITY & MOBILITY SOLUTIONS
The transport sector is a significant contributor to carbon emissions and faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. This includes transitioning to electric vehicles, developing active transport networks, promoting public transport use, and implementing green infrastructure. Achieving these goals requires innovative policy, strategic investment, and behavioural change initiatives.
We support clients across the full asset lifecycle, from early strategic planning through to handover, commissioning and transition to operations, ensuring health infrastructure projects deliver enduring value for clinicians, consumers and communities.
  • Low-emission transport strategy & decarbonisation pathways
  • Active transport planning (cycling, walking)
  • Public transport patronage growth strategies
  • Climate resilience & adaptation for transport infrastructure
  • Circular economy principles in transport planning
  • Behavioural change programs for sustainable travel
  • Environmental impact assessments & reporting
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TRANSPORT FUNDING & INVESTMENT
The sheer scale of investment required for Australia's transport infrastructure demands robust funding models, transparent economic appraisals, and efficient capital allocation. Public sector agencies are under increasing pressure to demonstrate value for money, optimise resource utilisation, and secure diverse funding streams to meet current and future transport needs.
At Scyne, we help transport authorities and government agencies build robust funding, costing, and analytics capabilities that enable transparent decision-making, sustainable investment, and operational efficiency. Our team blends deep expertise in infrastructure economics, financial modelling, investment appraisal, and performance analytics to deliver actionable insights that leaders can trust.
We partner with clients across the full funding and costing lifecycle—from strategic design and policy through to implementation, reporting, optimisation, and continuous improvement.
  • Infrastructure investment strategy & prioritisation
  • Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) & economic impact assessment (EIA)
  • Innovative funding models (e.g., value capture, public-private partnerships)
  • Financial modelling & risk quantification for major projects
  • Activity-based costing & performance analytics for transport operations
  • Pricing strategies & regulatory advice
  • Capital budgeting & program financial management
REGULATORY & GOVERNANCE ADVISORY
The Australian transport sector operates within a complex web of federal, state, and local regulations, safety standards, and governance frameworks. Navigating this landscape effectively is critical for project success, operational integrity, and ensuring public confidence. Continuous adaptation to evolving policy, technological changes, and community expectations is essential.
At Scyne, we provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, policy development, and governance enhancements for transport agencies. We help clients establish robust frameworks that promote accountability, manage risk, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Our team supports the development of new regulations, assesses their impact, and guides organisations through complex compliance requirements.
  • Transport policy development & review
  • Regulatory impact statements (RIS) & legislative reform
  • Governance framework design & implementation
  • Safety management systems & compliance auditing
  • Risk management for transport operations & projects
  • Stakeholder engagement & community consultation strategies
  • Organisational design & capability uplift for transport agencies

Our Transport team

Chris Norton

QLD/NT Health and Social Services & National Digital Health Lead
Chris is a senior healthcare executive who has 25 years’ experience in the health, pharmaceuticals and life sciences industry across Asia Pacific bringing a blend of health system operational expertise as a clinician and executive, health software expertise as a chief strategy officer and executive, and advisory expertise as a consultant.
Chris specialises in large scale digitally enabled transformations, corporate and business strategy and operating model design and implementation, clinical service redesign and operational performance and productivity.
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Fiona Copp

Federal Health and Social Services Lead
Fiona leads Scyne's Federal Health practice, bringing over two decades of specialised experience in large-scale, complex government programs. Over the past five years, Fiona has collaborated extensively with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, successfully delivering some of the most complex initiatives within the federal health landscape. This includes pivotal programs such as the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Rollout, the 1800MEDICARE program, and other significant digital health advancements.
Fiona is deeply committed to cultivating a more integrated and cohesive healthcare system that yields enhanced outcomes for patients, providers, and all tiers of government across Australia.
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Julia Strelitz

NSW Health and Social Services Lead
Julia specialises in leading financial and operational improvements across the healthcare sector. Julia has worked across all different elements of the healthcare sector including hospitals, Ambulance, Aged Care facilities and State and Federal government agencies.
Julia’s key areas of expertise include activity based funding, designing and implementing financial and operational improvements, program management and evaluation and system implementation.
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Nick Chiam

VIC/TAS Health and Social Services Lead
Nick specialises in organisational transformation and service design in health and social services sectors. Nick brings 20 years experience serving with Federal and State agencies including 10 years as an executive leading policy, funding and regulation across public health, disability. Nick last served as Deputy Secretary, Public Health, Victoria.
As an adviser Nick focuses on the evaluation and design of health and social service systems, programs and entities.
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