27.5  Sub-contractor requirements

(a)  The private party must ensure that each sub-contractor is reputable and has access to sufficient experience, expertise and ability to perform its obligations in accordance with the Project Documents and with any specific jurisdictional, legal and policy requirements.

(b)  Material sub-contractors must not be replaced without government's prior written consent. It is intended that this requirement generally only captures the main construction and operating sub-contractors. However, depending on the importance, this requirement may be extended to other material sub-contracts.

(c)  In respect of a Change in Control in material sub-contractors, refer to Chapter 28 (Change of ownership/Control).