shovel-ready
adjective informal uk/ˈʃʌv.əlˌred.i/ us/ˈʃʌv.əlˌred.i/
(建设工程处于)可以开始的阶段(或状态)
at a stage or in a condition where building work can be begun
They have a list of shovel-ready projects, all approved but shelved for lack of funds. 他们有一系列的工程可以立刻动工,都是已经获得批准但是缺乏资金的项目。
The site is shovel-ready, so development could start tomorrow. 工地已经处于可以动工状态,所以明天可以开始动工。