LCLR assessment approach

Low Cost Low Risk (LCLR) programmes set out an approved organisation’s improvement activities with a total cost below $2 million.

This document explains out how LCLR programmes are assessed, and how funding is prioritised by Waka Kotahi.

For the 24-27 NLTP Waka Kotahi is further simplifying the process and now AOs can ‘bundle’ similar projects together in years 2 and 3, enabling a reduced level of information for NLTP inclusion. This brings LCLR programmes closer to the new Waka Kotahi programmes and packages approach.

It is also anticipated that AOs can use LCLR for build back better initiatives or associated improvements with the block funding allowing greater flexibility.

Funding for year 1 will be approved with a condition subsequent that year 2 and year 3 funding will be released provided it fits within the funding allocation, and the applicant has:

• submitted an updated list of qualifying activities that has been reviewed and approved by the Waka Kotahi system management investment advisors for AOs, and
• provided updated information in line with the minimum information requirements at a project level .

With the updated draft GPS now out for consultation, the LCLR information requirements document has been updated to reflect Road to Zero no longer being a distinct activity class, instead to be managed through other improvement activity classes.

Development of Low Cost Low Risk (LCLR) programmes [PDF, 145 KB] – updated following draft GPS release Sep 2023

Development of Low Cost Low Risk (LCLR) programmes assessment approach [PDF, 136 KB]