Infrastructure promises need a public record

A credible infrastructure promise has a budget, deadline, responsible agency and public progress record. Without those details, a project can remain a recurring announcement while residents continue to face the same road, drainage or transport problem.nnThe Northern Review will follow projects through milestones and delays, using official documents and on-ground effects rather than promotional descriptions.nn A public record should show the budget, responsible agency, deadline, present status and reason for delay. The Northern Review will return after milestones to test delivery.nn The Northern Review will publish the project’s cost, responsible department, delivery date and maintenance plan so residents can judge progress after the announcement.