QUESTION $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ As outlined in the case study, investors have incurred substantial costs due to increasing tensions

stemming from inadequate management of project host communities and other critical stakeholder

concerns. Critically analyse the strategies that project managers can adopt to mitigate conflicts with external

stakeholders. Provide relevant examples to support your discussion.

$(15$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ The US$$3\mathrm{.}8$ billion Dakota Access Pipeline in the US$,$ Melbourne$$s proposed US$$8\mathrm{.}8$ billion East$-$West

Road link, and the Mexico City international airport are three prominent infrastructure projects featured in the

case study. Provide guidance to the project managers on the primary factors they should consider when

developing a cost management plan.

$(15$ Marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}3$ Using one of the projects mentioned in the case study as a reference, explain cost estimation and

discuss the importance of conducting it accurately. Provide relevant examples to support your explanation.

$(10$ Marks$)$