Application of Critical Path Analysis in Scheduling of Small-Town Water Supply Scheme.

Abstract

In Nigeria, most Capital Projects, especially Water Supply Projects, are chronically late in completion. This lateness lead to higher project costs, therefore the need to adequately plan these schemes cannot be over-emphasized. This research examined the application of the critical path method in scheduling small-town water schemes with focus on Ugbakele Water Project . The activities necessary for the execution of the project were identified.  The activity durations were obtained from thirty respondents in Edo and Delta States to structured research questionnaires. These were collated and analysed. The critical path for the project was identified from the network activities that relate to the construction of the elevated water tank and chain link fencing of the pump yard. Computations from the network showed that the project duration was about six months. The earliest start and latest start time of events computed helped in resource allocations