29.2.1  Surrender and return of the facility

Unless the project agreement explicitly provides otherwise:

(a)  the private party must surrender and return to government all its right, title and interest in the facility and site (licensed or leased to the private party) free from encumbrances and consistent with the return conditions;

(b)  the facility and site become the absolute property of government at the end of the Contract Term. The private party may, if relevant for the particular project, also be required to make available any handover packages that it will be obliged to prepare during the term in accordance with the project agreement; and

(c)  the private party must do all acts and things for the smooth transition of responsibility to enable government or its nominee to operate, maintain and repair the facility at the agreed performance level.