9. 正如秘书长在上一份报告所述，北楼项目时间表包括表 1 所示四个阶段。为了使各个阶段得以按照提议的时间表进行，项目范围和实施计划需得到大会的核准。项目时间表的拖延将导致总预算每年增加 5%。
9. As presented in the previous report of the Secretary-General, the North Building’s project schedule consists of four phases as shown in table 1. For these phases to proceed in accordance with the proposed timeline, the project scope and implementation plan would need approval by the General Assembly. A delay in the project schedule would result in a yearly 5 per cent escalation in the overall budget.