
The PCG focus is to manage specific capital investment and maintenance projects from initiation to financial completion of the construction or maintenance contracts. The governance body for all capital works projects is the PCG, with the operation of the PCG varying depending on the size and type of project. The framework ensures projects undertaken are built to a standard to meet contemporary educational requirements and remain within the approved scope, budget and timeframe. The governance framework for the planning and development of Department facilities generally represents the joint interests of the Department and participating schools.


In addition to the PCG membership, other people can be invited to attend and/or report to the PCG meetings as required. The Project Officer is the chairperson of the PCG. The PCG has authority to make recommendations on any matter regarding the planning, design or delivery of a capital works project. At a minimum, the membership will be as follows: For new schools, a new school principal being appointed during the project lifecycle will become a member of the PCG.


The PCG generally includes representatives from the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA), Regional Office and the school. In this arrangement it is the PCG's responsibility to ensure appropriate representation of all views is considered during the asset management plan development and early planning phases. The purpose of the Project Control Group (PCG) is to provide high level leadership to manage the delivery of capital projects and large planned maintenance projects. 3 Project Control Group Terms of Reference The purpose and role
