Project Planning Report

TH: State Project #:

Location & Approximate Termini:
[Include reason for selecting termini]
Beginning Reference Point, Ending Reference Point, True Mile, and Location
Description

Need (i.e. Problem) Statement and Supporting Data:

[Describe the problems that need fixing]

Purpose (i.e. Project Goals) Statement:

[The definition of success or vision for the project, this should include a design life and
other considerations that will enable the Project Manager to include or eliminate
proposed work elements]

Preliminary Project Scope:

[Describe work required to address identified Need(s), possible risks]

Other Issues:
[Special considerations, potential obstacles, local issues, environmental
considerations, etc.]

Preliminary Total Project Cost Estimate Range:

[Cost for needs identified. Indicate method used]

Proposed Fiscal Year:

Recommendation / Approval of Project for:

I recommend this project:

_______________________________________ ___________________
[name], Planning Director Date

I approve this project:

_______________________________________ ___________________
[name], ADE Date

List of Attachments:

The purpose of the Project Planning Report is to document and obtain approval on the decisions
made during the planning phase and to convey those decisions to the project manager. A Draft
Project Planning Report may also be used for documenting early project concept definition.