Plenty of consultants who are equal in skill to staff at World Trail when it comes to the planning and report writing.
It's a branding exercise
Its a big name with a very impressive resume, trail planning with hints at a replicated Derby rings jackpot bells in the ears of politicians.
One thing I can say about World Trail is... their trail naming and associated artwork is the best on the planet.
Actually 2, they build awesome trail too. No idea about the price difference between them and others but 100% the reputation and resume of trail builders is really important when looking for funding.
Acko can possibly elaborate.
Trail names and artwork is a touch that makes World Trail stand out.
Here are a few of them, not even got BlackDragon, Trouty, Kingswall, Flickety, Shearpin ect in these.