FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND OPTIONS ASSESSMENT

Testing Ideas, Exploring Options, Strengthening Outcomes

Frame Group supports clients in the early stages of project development by testing ideas before design begins. Through feasibility studies and options assessments, we help identify opportunities, highlight risks and set a clear path forward.

Our approach balances technical insight with big-picture thinking. Whether you are planning a short track upgrade or a regional-scale network, we help clarify what is possible, what makes sense and what delivers the greatest long-term value.

Testing ideas early to unlock better outcomes later.

what we offer

We begin by gaining a clear understanding of your project objectives, context and constraints. From there, we work through a structured process that identifies potential challenges, opportunities, risks and resourcing needs.

Depending on the scale and complexity of the project, our work may include:

Technical feasibility reviews and design input
Route analysis and solutioning
Multi-criteria options assessments
Whole-of-life costing
Timeline, risk and resource planning
Parameter and classification recommendations
Concept drawings and maps
Identification of consent requirements and specialist inputs
Advice to support internal prioritisation or external funding applications

Working Across Scales and Sectors

Our studies range from simple feasibility checks for short access tracks to detailed assessments for multi-kilometre networks. We support councils, government agencies, iwi and private landowners to make confident decisions before committing to design and delivery.

We are also experienced in conducting pre-inspection desk research using sophisticated terrain modelling and mapping tools, which reduces the time and cost of fieldwork throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborative and Specialist Input

Where required, we bring in additional expertise to support robust options analysis. This can include:

Geotechnical and hydrological advice
Ecological and archaeological assessments
Cultural input and iwi engagement
Visitor experience specialists and wayfinding consultants
Storytellers, narrators and interpretation advisors

By drawing on the right mix of expertise early, we help shape more inclusive, resilient and fundable projects.

“The whole team at Frame Group are great to deal with. They communicate well and always keep to timelines which is essential on projects. They are simply just great people to work with and have the experience to back it up.”

Mark Symons, Department of Conservation