Cis 517 Homework1

Project Assessment (Assignment #1)

Francisco I. Guzman Aguilar

Strayer University Ashburn, VA

Abstract

There are many techniques that make companies successful. SA water is a clear example of the right mix of those techniques. Having top of the line technology to build a desalination plant is not enough rich success; you also need to have the right staff. Back in 2008 SA water was in front of a big challenge when they were hired to construct a desalination water plant in south of Australia. The desalination plant was needed in order to solve a water problem in the town. They faced many challenges in order to achieve their goals, but it was their hard work, determination and good management ethics that put them were they are now: A 2013 PMI project of the year award winner.

Desalination - Project Information

As part of the State's Water for Good plan to secure water for the future, the Government has built a seawater desalination plant at Lonsdale, south of Adelaide. This project will ensure drinking water is available even in times of drought. The plant, which has been finished on time and within its budget of $1.83 billion, can deliver up to 100 billion liters of water each year (100GL) - about half of Adelaide's annual water supply. SA Water uses water from a range of different sources to supply our customers. Managing these water sources is a careful balancing act to ensure we are using the water available to us in the most efficient way.

On 4th October 2012, SA Water announced that we would place the ADP in 'standby mode', following the proving period, (which ends in December 2014) while sufficient, cheaper water is available. This will be subject to ongoing reviews and is a decision we will make only if natural inflows into the River Murray and our catchments are at levels that can support sustainable use and will be subject to relevant licenses. The ADP remains South Australia's insurance policy in times of drought and provides a flexible,...